Question: I retired at 63 to enjoy my free time, but my grown kids constantly ask for help with childcare. I love my grandkids, but it’s too much. What should I do? Answer: The nice thing about being retired is getting to take back control of your time, as opposed to having to be on […]
Key Takeaways Checking your credit score can help you identify errors that may have damaged your score. But despite the popularity of FICO with lenders, some free online services provide your VantageScore rather than your FICO credit score. If you plan to make a major purchase, such as a home or vehicle, ask your lender
Worried you’ll never be able to buy rental properties because you’re “bad” with money? Today’s guest was in the same boat until a much-needed mindset shift set her on the path towards financial freedom. Since then, she has built a debt-free, 45-property portfolio that gives her more than enough cash flow to live on! Welcome
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With college costs outpacing inflation, even affluent families are rethinking how to pay less out of pocket during National Scholarship Month, which is this month. The assumption that “we make too much to qualify for aid” is one of the costliest misconceptions in higher education. In reality, billions of dollars in scholarships, grants and state
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KEY TAKEAWAYS The IRS is suspending the Direct File program, a free guided tax software for taxpayers in 25 states, for the upcoming filing season. Other free federal tax preparation programs will still be available during the 2026 tax filing season for many taxpayers. A free tax preparation program used by thousands of taxpayers will
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A faculty adviser for Indiana University’s student newspaper filed a federal lawsuit last week arguing his free speech and due process rights were violated when he was fired for refusing to ensure no news stories appeared in the homecoming print edition earlier this month. A lawyer for the adviser, Jim Rodenbush, said it’s a case
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Question: I need to free up $1,000 in my monthly budget, and I’ve already given up Starbucks and dining out. What else can I do? Answer: There are many ways to trim your budget, even if you think you’ve already cut out all the extra expenses. The key is for people to “treat their budget
Question: I retired at 60 two years ago with $3.1 million. My 62-year-old wife still works because she wants to. However, she resents my free time. Help! Answer: A 2024 MassMutual survey found that 63 is the ideal age to retire, according to both retirees and pre-retirees. But if you’ve saved enough, are tired of
Fall is right around the corner. And that means a new iPhone is about to drop. Last week, Apple announced details surrounding its iPhone 17. The base model remains at the same price of $799.99 and comes with many elevated features that make it an attractive buy. You can preorder it now, with the release
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Did you know that Medicare fully covers many preventative screenings and vaccines for its beneficiaries? While Medicare is an essential health program, very few services are truly ‘free’ for beneficiaries. Most parts of Medicare have premiums, deductibles, or copayments. The main exception is certain preventive services covered by Part B, which are provided with no
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