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The Biggest Mistake Parents Make When Paying for College, According to a Financial Planning Expert by Kaitlin Mulhere Everyone screws up when it comes to money. It doesn’t make you stupid—just normal, says Jill Schlesinger, a financial planner, CBS News analyst and author of the new book "The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money.

These Real-Life 'Golden Girls' Moved in Together in Their 60s. Here's How They Make it Work by Alix Langone Louise Bardswich was in her late 50s and searching for a new retirement home for her mother when she realized living in any type of care facility would never be for her. The issues that arise from such a living situation — the lack of freedom, having to leave the comfort of your own home, and the loneliness, among others — didn’t appeal to her at all.

The Stock Market Is Having Its Strongest Start in 21 Years. Here’s What It Could Mean for the Rest of 2019 by Sergei Klebnikov The stock market started off like a rocket in 2019. If history is any guide, that could bode well for the rest of the year. From an easing of trade tensions with China to a mellower stance by the Federal Reserve (which held rates steady, as expected, on Wednesday afternoon), investors have breathed a sigh of relief during the first 10 weeks of 2019.

An Important Retirement Tax Deadline Is Fast Approaching. Here's What You Need to Know by Elizabeth O'Brien As Americans scramble to complete their taxes by April 15, certain older adults have an even sooner deadline to mind: April 1. It applies to people who turned 70 ½ in 2018 and who have money in traditional 401(k)s or IRAs. If that sounds like you, then Uncle Sam expects his share of your hard-earned savings.

I Almost Fell For This Social Security Scam. Here's What I Wish I Knew by Julia Glum The call came as I was on the 4 train, late to work and deep in thought about the finale of The Bachelor. I didn't recognize the number. It had a 917 New York area code, though, which seemed legit, so I stepped off the subway and called back. The man who picked up said he was a fraud investigator, contacting me because my Social Security number had been compromised.

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Retirees Are Fleeing Florida as Climate Change Threatens Their Financial Future, by Rebecca Mordechai Florida, with its plentiful beaches, warm weather, and lack of a state-income tax, is the most popular destination for older adults in the U.S. But some who have lived in the Sunshine State for years are moving in the opposite direction.

Home Buyers Can Save $400 a Year by Doing This One Thing by Shaina Mishkin In a tight real estate market, many home buyers feel stretched. One often-overlooked way to save hundreds of dollars a year on the cost of your home: Shop around for a mortgage. While comparing lenders might seem like a no-brainer, only about half of all buyers consider more than one lender, according to NerdWallet’s 2019 Home Buyer Report.

This Is the Best Airport in America — and 4 More That Excel at On-Time Departures, Price, and More by MONEY staff Some airports make travel headaches worse—but a few can help them disappear. Navigating delays, massive terminals, or the sticker-shock of the food court is enough to annoy even the most capable fliers. Yet a few airports in the U.S. do an excellent job of making the flying process seamless. To determine the best airport in the U.S.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Personal Trainer Says Saving Money Is a Lot Like Exercise. Here’s How. by Alix Langone Happy belated Birthday, Ruth Bader Ginsburg! The inimitable Supreme Court justice, also known as RBG, turned 86 on Friday. The justice, who has become something of a pop-culture and feminist icon in recent years, owes part of her longevity in life and career to her twice-weekly workouts with personal trainer Bryant Johnson.

The Teacher Who Won $10,000 for Reading the Fine Print Can Now Fund a Big Trip in Retirement by Alix Langone It pays to read the fine print these days. No one knows that better than Donelan Andrews, a Georgia high school teacher who recently won a $10,000 prize just for reading an entire travel insurance contract from front to back.

I Retired at 40 to Sail Around the World--Here Are the Strategies I used to Make It Possible by Julie Bradley When people hear that we sailed around the world (I let that tidbit drop a lot), a common question is: How much money does it take? When I started saving for early retirement, I thought it was only about money, and my own background drove me to accumulate as much money as possible. When I was a teenager our family fell apart in a big, splashy, made-for-TV movie kind of way.

Here’s Exactly How to Answer the Loathed Question 'Tell Me About Yourself,' According to an HR Manager by Sylvia Giltner “Tell me about yourself.” It’s hard to find a more stressful question during a job interview. The funny thing is, this is usually the interviewer’s “opener.

What to Buy (and What to Avoid) at Dollar Stores, According to Super Fans by Paul Schrodt The local dollar store is an institution in nearly every corner of the U.S. these days. It’s an easy go-to destination for, well, just about any household purchase you might need.

The Stock Market Hit Rock Bottom 10 Years Ago. Here's How Much a $10,000 Investment Then Would Be Worth Today by Ian Salisbury Saturday, March 9, was a big day for the stock market, as it marked the 10th anniversary of one of the longest and most profitable bull runs in history.