Social Security is widely considered to be the most important social program for our nation’s retired workers. Each month, as of September 2017, nearly 42.2 million retired workers receives a check averaging about $1,372. Continue Reading Below While that may not sound like a lot of money, it equates to […]
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5 Retirement Saving Tips for Couples
Planning for retirement for two is almost twice as complicated as planning for just one, and it gets especially complex when both spouses are working. Here’s how to maximize your retirement savings — and your returns — for both yourself and your spouse. Continue Reading Below Make it a joint […]
3 High-Yield Stocks You Probably Missed
With the three major indexes at record levels and bond yields looking unappealing, many investors are turning to dividend stocks as a way to fortify their financial holdings. This naturally has the effect of driving up prices on quality dividend stocks, so it pays to find income-generating companies that have […]
Russian helicopter raised from the seabed in the Arctic
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – A Russian helicopter that crashed off Norway’s Arctic Svalbard archipelago with eight people onboard last month has been raised from the seabed. Continue Reading Below Norway’s Accident Investigation Board says none of the missing people were inside the helicopter that went down Oct. 26 near the Svalbard […]
China border traders losing money amid N. Korea sanctions
BEIJING – For Yu Kaiguang, harsh new United Nations sanctions on North Korea are a disaster. Continue Reading Below The trader in the Chinese border city of Dandong has seen business all but dry up, and he spends his days scrambling to obtain payment from the suddenly broke North Korean […]
Is Homeownership Essential to Financial Freedom?
On this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss personal finance — in particular, how it relates to homeownership. The average homeowner has a net worth 90 times that of the average renter, and there’s also a good case to be made that homeowners […]
Are You on Track for a Comfortable Retirement?
On this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss personal finance — in particular, planning for retirement. After you retire, your savings and Social Security benefits will probably be your only sources of income. Social Security is unlikely to be enough all by itself, […]
Afraid of the Stock Market? You Aren’t Alone.
On this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss personal finance — in particular, how to approach the stock market. Only 52% of Americans own stocks, including through indirect sources such as mutual funds or a 401(k). Many Americans are hesitant to invest in […]
How to Get Rid of Your Credit Card Debt
On this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss personal finance — in particular, credit card debt. The average American household that carries credit card debt owes more than $16,000. At an average interest rate of more than 15%, that translates to more than […]
Are You Prepared for an Emergency Expense?
On this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss personal finance. In particular, according to one survey, nearly six in 10 Americans couldn’t cover an unexpected $500 expense without emergency fund. Continue Reading Below A full transcript follows the video. 10 stocks we like […]