Agnes P. saved every penny she could for retirement. Now at 79, she’s got more money than she knows what to do with, but fewer happy memories than she’d like. Read Next: I Asked ChatGPT When I Could ...

Older adults are much more likely to pay with cash than younger people. According to 2024 Findings from the Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, consumers age 55 and older used cash for 22% of payments ...

With frugal living being directly correlated to the rising cost of living, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their dollars. Though this is true for the average American, it holds a special sense ...

Getting FIRE’d (slang for early retirement in the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) community) in one’s 40s is a dream for many. It’s still young enough to enjoy the most from adventures, ...

Tactics like having a "war chest" for fun experiences and a "paycheck" helped Scott Scovel feel comfortable spending money ...

“The most telling sign I see of harmful over-saving is when clients consistently postpone essential medical and dental care,” said Kevin Shahnazari, founder and CEO of FinlyWealth. But healthcare ...

I have been reading a lot of FIRE blogs. Most of them say that it’s possible to retire on $2 million. For that, we as a couple will have to make a few changes. We will have to curtail overseas ...

SEATTLE — Saving for retirement is a source of financial anxiety for 29 percent of Americans, a recent survey by life insurer Northwestern Mutual estimated. Say hello to two members of that 29 percent ...

For 50 years, defined benefit pension plans in the U.S. have been dying a slow death — and along with it, many workers’ dreams of adequate guaranteed retirement income for life. The good news is that, ...