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For most people thinking about retirement, either at home or overseas, budget is a key factor. In my more than 30 years of traversing the globe…

It’s that time of year when online shopping increases as families buy their holiday gifts online. Shipping of items ordered usually goes smoothly but sometimes glitches…

Many workers daydream about retiring early, focusing on the joys of not working and having more time to pursue their interests. However, you’ll need to do…

Many workers reach middle age feeling burned out by the daily grind, and they fantasize about chucking it all and retiring at an early age. The…

A Health Savings Account, often called an HSA, allows you to pay for some medical expenses with tax-free money. As you can imagine, there are limits…

The earliest most people can apply for Social Security benefits is 62. You can apply for survivor benefits at age 60 and not married. Whenever you…

Recent articles have noted the excellent economic statistics we are seeing today, many of which are the best in a generation. The labor market is flourishing,…

With affluent Baby Boomers sitting on loads of cash, intrafamily loans can be a win-win, so long as you pay attention to the tax rules and…

This is a real case and the facts are as reported to us by Wanda (real names changed, of course), the wife of an elder. Wanda…

If you think of your 401(k) plan in the context of how to leverage your retirement savings, think about 401(k) matching. Leverage makes your job as…