A closely watched retail earnings report and some inflation data will highlight a holiday shortened trading wek. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day. Once trading resumes,…
Key Takeaways People in their 20s carry an average of nearly $20,000 in total debt, with student loans making up the bulk of that for most.Young adults…
(Image credit: Getty Images)For decades, our days are dictated by deadlines, meetings, responsibilities and routines. The alarm rings, we hustle through the day, crash into bed and…
(Image credit: Getty Images)”Pre-retiree” is too broad a term. Theoretically, everyone is either a pre-retiree or a retiree. For the purposes of this column, I’m defining a…
(Image credit: Getty Images)A well-designed retirement plan shouldn’t focus on chasing returns or trying to time the market. Instead, it should organize your money according to its…
(Image credit: Getty Images)Roth conversions have become a popular topic in retirement discussions, and for good reason.With concerns about future tax rates, required minimum distributions (RMDs) and…
(Image credit: Getty Images)Most people think retirement planning is about reaching a magic savings number. Save enough, invest wisely, and everything else will fall into place.But after…
Key Takeaways Americans, on average, say it takes $2.3 million to count as wealthy.Other measures—including net worth, retirement savings, living without debt, and financial flexibility—are not directly…