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Planning for a healthy and prosperous retirement that might last 25 years or more can be a daunting task. It makes sense to seek guidance from trained professionals for some of your most important decisions. Welcome to Week Two of my 12 week series Planning Your Retirement.
The reality for many folks who owe additional tax is that they cannot afford to pay in one lump sum and don't have access to other sources to get the cash. The IRS offers these tax payment options for folks who really need to pay over time.
The fight over raising the debt ceiling will make last week's spending debate look like child's play.
A new survey says parents would rather talk to their kids about sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll than about money. That makes sense. We may know more about those things. Here's how to have The Talk anyway.
With another 70 million or so tax returns that have yet to be filed, I'm guessing that the majority of these folks owe additional tax with their returns. But what do you do if you owe tax but don't have the cash to pay it right now?
Two simple ideas can boost your accumulated savings in your IRAs by over $100,000. Read here for details.
Thinking of selling the house? With at least a year before I put mine on the market I called an expert to advise me on what needs to be done. Now I'm thankful for the long lead time. Here are the 9 items on my "getting ready" list.
Regarding skyrocketing medical costs, there's an elephant in the room that is ignored by most politicians, including the House Budget Committee: Our politicians don't want to tell Americans the ugly truth that they are unhealthy, largely due to their own behavior. Read here for details.
A jobs recovery is brewing and while landing in a new position remains a challenge, once you get there you want to make sure you get the biggest raise possible. Here are 5 tips to getting a big raise.
How much money can a married couple save over their retirement years by adopting a healthy lifestyle? One study suggests it might be $100,000 or more. Read here for details.
If you negotiated with a creditor to settle a debt, then you've received a Form 1099-C Cancellation of Debt in the mail. Here's the most important thing: if you received a Form 1099-C don't ignore it.
We all know that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Both planets have their advantages, which is why (as a new study notes) both parents should be engaged in money lessons for the kids.
While the CPI gets all the attention when it comes to inflation, there's really only one type of inflation that's important to retirees.
Here's Week 1 in a 12-week course to plan for your retirement years. Estimate how long you might live, and let the financial and lifestyle implications sink in. Read here for details.
If tax rates will increase in our future, as seems likely, should you still contribute to a Roth IRA or a Roth 401k?
