According to the latest Census Bureau wealth study, in the critical 55-to-64 age bracket, when household wealth typically builds to its peak before being drawn down in retirement, the median net worth for married couples is about four times higher than that of singles.
An early retirement offer may sound like a blessing, but before you accept, the “Money Talks” hosts discuss how it may affect your future financially.
Cash value life insurance comes in many forms, so people often get confused. Learn more how the cash value works in this week’s Insurance Tip.
The Social Security Administration has announced that for the first time since 2009, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be paid to Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. Monthly benefits will increase 3.6% starting in January 2012 for Social Security beneficiaries and starting on December 30, 2011, for SSI recipients. Read more in this Financial Tip.
You sold your tomatoes at the farmer’s market, but is your garden considered a business or a hobby? It’s complicated. Read this week’s Tax Tip for more.
While you may judge your portfolio on its return, don’t neglect to consider the risk incurred in obtaining those returns. Read this week’s Financial Tip for more.
Greece created more drama in Europe, but the Fed is committed to keeping status quo stateside in this week’s Market Roundup.
We discuss the most common investing mistakes we’ve seen.
The “Money Talks” hosts offer their opinion on a listener’s question about building her portfolio with DRIPs.
Crime insurance helps protect your business from loss as a result of misdeeds, including those of dishonest employees. For more information, read this week’s Insurance Tip.