When you’re over 50 and suddenly unemployed, priorities will switch to paying bills over saving for retirement. Here are ways to manage.
Category: Savings
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5 Money Mistakes That Can Put Retirement Farther Off
Even people with employee-sponsored retirement plans still find it difficult to save for the future when faced with present-day desires.
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Saving for College Once Felt Essential. Some Parents Are Rethinking Their Plans.
Generations of parents have opened 529 plans to save for their children’s educations. Now some are reconsidering the value of college and looking into other options.
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How Long-term Compounding Multiplies the Awesome Power of the Stock Market
Time is the secret ingredient of investing, a market veteran says. Over many decades, diversified stock index funds have produced extraordinary results.
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Worried About the Economy Amid Trump’s Tariffs? Building an Emergency Fund Can Help.
One bit of advice: Putting aside $2,000 to cover surprise expenses, like a car or home repair, can help you avoid credit cards. Experts have more tips on saving.
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Gen Z Re-Evaluates Their Budgets as a Global Trade War Rages
Some young adults with disposable incomes for the first time in their lives are trying to make sense of how tariffs are affecting how they should save and spend.
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How Should You Invest in 529 College Savings Plans During Market Swings?
Parents who put money into 529 plans may find it tricky to find the right investment strategies while the stock market is in turmoil.
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American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.
A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.
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Why Gen Z Is Willing to Pay Big Money for Concert Tickets
How can 20-somethings afford the high cost of seeing their favorite artists’ live shows? Some save; some go into debt.
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What You Should Know About Your Spouse’s Money
Many couples are surprisingly unaware about key aspects of each other’s finances — and that can hurt them. Here’s how to get on the same page.
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How to Use an HSA to Save a Lot
A new analysis finds that a diligent saver who leaves the money untouched for decades can accumulate $1 million. But not everyone with an H.S.A. can afford to leave the money untapped.