Savvy Ways to Manage Your IRA Savings by The Associated Press Apr 20th 2013 8:00AM Many investors are missing out on the long-term savings benefits of IRAs -- because they don't understand what they are and how they work.
7 Smart Money Moves to Make Before This Bull Market Ends by Dan Caplinger Apr 19th 2013 9:50AM It's next to impossible to "time the market," but it is looking like this bull market is nearing its end. Here's how to protect your assets from the next market downturn.
5 Ways to Pay the IRS Less Next April by Dan Caplinger Apr 19th 2013 5:00AM If you're still in shock from the amount of taxes you just paid, start working now to reduce what you send the IRS next year. Here are five ways you can shave your tax bill.
How Much Financial Advice Do You Really Need? by CNBC Apr 18th 2013 5:00AM Despite a troubling national shortfall in retirement savings and the aftereffects of the foreclosure crisis, the answer, to judge from a rash of recent studies, is "not much."
Money Terms to Know: Asset Allocation by Selena Maranjian Apr 12th 2013 5:00AM There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to growing your nest egg, so you need to understand the concept of asset allocation to get the best investment returns.
How a Roth IRA Could Save You $185,180 in Taxes by Dan Caplinger Apr 12th 2013 5:00AM Adding a Roth IRA to your arsenal of retirement investing tools could save you a ton in taxes in the long run.
Critics Say Obama's Budget Breaks Campaign Promises by The Associated Press Apr 11th 2013 7:15AM Critics of President Obama's budget proposal say he is breaking his promise to protect Social Security and his pledge not to raise taxes on the middle class.
How 'Chained CPI' Will Hit Your Pocketbook by Chuck Saletta Apr 10th 2013 5:00AM Obama's new budget proposal includes changing some key inflation calculations to "chained CPI" -- a controversial shift because of the effect it may have on personal finances.
The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Retirees by Business Insider Apr 4th 2013 12:25PM Sunny. Walkable. And a low cost of living. These are the places where retirees can kick back and relax but still engage in a bustling city culture when they want it.
Why Long-Term-Care Insurance Premiums Are Soaring by Dan Caplinger Apr 4th 2013 5:00AM Most U.S. seniors will need long-term medical care, and millions bought long-term-care insurance to pay for it. Now, massive rate hikes may price them out of their policies.
Americans More Financially Savvy Post-Recession, Survey Shows by The Associated Press Apr 3rd 2013 8:30AM The frugality and investing discipline that the 2008 financial crisis imposed on Americans appear to have led to permanent changes in spending behavior, a new survey shows.
U.S.: 19th Best Place for Retirees by Business Insider Apr 1st 2013 5:00AM For retirees hoping to live long and prosper in their golden years, the U.S. is only the 19th best place to be, according to a new index.
Scooter Ads Targeting Seniors Misleading, Say Doctors, Gov't by The Associated Press Mar 29th 2013 10:00AM AP / YouTube.comA screenshot from a Hoveround commercial. Lawmakers say ads by the Scooter Store and Hoveround have led to hundreds of millions of dollars in unnecessary...
Wealthy Workers Are Seriously Underestimating Their Retirement Needs by Business Insider Mar 28th 2013 9:00AM More than 80 percent of workers earning $115,000 say they are prepared for retirement -- but they think they'll only need $66,000 per year to live on.
My Old Boss Kicked Me Out of My 401(k)! What Now? by Dan Caplinger Mar 28th 2013 5:00AM A 401(k) is one of the best ways to save for retirement. But as many workers who've changed jobs have discovered, former employers are kicking their accounts to the curb.
Court's Marriage Ruling Could Save Same-Sex Couples Big Money by CNNMoney Mar 26th 2013 11:15AM If the Supreme Court overturns the federal Defense of Marriage Act, some married same-sex couples could save $8,000 or more in income tax.
The Early Tax Deadline You Can't Afford to Miss by Dan Caplinger Mar 26th 2013 5:00AM For a select group of retirement savers, there's a deadline looming -- and missing it could cost you a huge amount of money.
