13 Amazon Purchases We Are Loving Right Now

What better way to find your next great purchase than to consult financially savvy consumers much like yourself — you know, the kind of people who read Money Talks News? We couldn’t think of a better way, which is why we rounded up the Amazon products that were most popular last month among Money Talks … Read more

10 Bad Money Habits That Are Robbing You Blind

Rachata Teyparsit / Shutterstock.com Developing good habits helps us focus on things that need our attention most. But as you work to get your financial life on track, you’ll probably find old, counterproductive habits undermining your progress. Some of them worked once, but now they’re holding you back. Others have always been bad. Dropping bad … Read more

7 Year-End Financial Planning Moves to Consider Now

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story comes from Wealthramp. 2022 has proven to be a very challenging year for investors to navigate, and the third quarter of the year did not deliver better news. Despite an equity market rally early in the quarter, the month of September delivered more bad news and … Read more

Your Guide to Alternative Investments

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS In this week’s podcast, we’re talking about alternative investments. If you’re like most people, stocks, bonds and savings accounts are the foundation of your investments. Nothing wrong with that: All three are important for a comfortable, secure retirement. … Read more

5 Sneaky Ways the Government Takes Retirees’ Money

Birgit Reitz-Hofmann / Shutterstock.com If you have spent decades building a nest egg and retirement finally has arrived, hold on to your wallet! In ways you might not expect, Uncle Sam and other government types regularly reach into retirees’ wallets and quietly grab their share of hard-earned savings. Following are some of the sneaky ways … Read more

How to Cancel a Credit Card Step by Step

pathdoc / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Put the scissors down. Although you may be ready to cancel your credit card, it’s not as easy as simply cutting the card in tiny pieces (although that is one of the steps). It’s important to cancel a credit card the right … Read more