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$6,876. That is the average amount of credit card debt owed by an American household headed up by an individual aged 65-69.1 If you are newly retired or close to retiring, that figure may alarm you. It is more than twice the

Just how many millionaires does America have? Latest research shows it has more than ever before. This article goes over how these people become rich.

You say you’re a conservative investor who wants more yield? Then you may want to consider market-linked CDs – certificates of deposit linked to the performance of a market index. With yields on fixed-rate CDs so low right now, investors are

Imagine drawing down your retirement savings to pay for nursing home care. Thanks to Filial Responsibility Laws, this scenario is not unimaginable.

No woman wants to end up a “bag lady”. A tiny percentage of women will live this retirement nightmare, but that does not mean the risk should be dismissed.

Can investing change the world? Some millennials, Gen Xers, baby boomers and elders hope the answer is “yes.” Billionaires, like Bill Gates and Richard Branson, are pouring money into green business ventures and projects intended to improve education and the quality

After 55, do women think more about retirement than men? One recent survey found that to be true. Fidelity Investments polled 12,000 retirement savers 55 and older and found that, within the past 24 months, 59% of women had seriously thought

Is your career unfolding as it should? If not, maybe it is time for a change; either a change of jobs, or a change in your workplace role.

Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is no easy decision. After all, it is a taxable event. When the stock market is down or sluggish, however, a Roth conversion has more appeal. Traditional IRA owners “go Roth” for some

At some point in our lives, we may inherit a home or another form of real property. We need to understand some of the jargon involving inherited real estate.