Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS We’ve been talking about the chances of a recession for months now. Thanks to rising rates choking company profits, some Wall Street firms currently have the odds of a recession sometime between now and the end of 2023 … Read more
Stephen Coburn / Shutterstock.com It’s been a lousy year for investors. Stocks and bonds have plunged in tandem, leading some pundits to declare this one of the worst climates ever for making money. But think twice before throwing in the towel on the stock market. We have been here before — and alas, likely will … Read more
Spotmatik Ltd / Shutterstock.com Choosing between the two main types of Medicare can be intimidating, and the government doesn’t exactly make the options easy to understand. There has not been much research into how seniors make the call, but a recent survey provides some insight into how Medicare beneficiaries navigate this complex decision. The Commonwealth … Read more
Andy Dean Photography / Shutterstock.com Think homes are expensive where you live? Some American neighborhoods take it to the next level, with prices soaring past seven figures. In fact, in the nation’s top 10 most expensive ZIP codes, the average selling price tops $4 million. Recently, PropertyShark crunched the numbers and uncovered the 100 most … Read more
Three automakers — Toyota, Lexus and BMW — beat their competitors when it comes to the reliability of their vehicles, according to Consumer Reports. The publication recently released its annual list of the most reliable car brands. The top three brands for 2022 featured a slight change from 2021. Last year, the top three were … Read more
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com The premise of the book “The Millionaire Next Door” is that wealthy people often look like everyone else. They’re driving 10-year-old cars, hitting the neighborhood yard sales and mowing their own lawns, even though they could afford to splurge on whatever they want. This article is about the frugalists next door. … Read more
If you have $500 to invest right now, you probably feel on top of the world. While that’s not a ton of money, it’s better than nothing – and way more than enough to start building toward the lifestyle you want. Many multi-millionaires started investing small sums, even $10 or $25 per month! The key … Read more
Real estate investing can be intimidating to new investors – you must search for the right property, obtain financing, purchase the property, and then find tenants. A lot can go wrong, from buying a property with structural issues to challenges with finding the ideal tenants. Real estate investing takes work and can be risky, and … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Some money issues require financial advice from someone who understands the numbers. Other matters may be more psychological in nature and would be best dealt with through a confidant who understands emotions. Many times fixing financial woes requires a combination of financial and emotional … Read more
If your blood pressure is higher than it should be, chances are good that a doctor will put you on medicine to remedy the situation. But the job of controlling your hypertension does not end when you pop a pill. Instead, you should monitor your blood pressure regularly at home. Yet, less than half of … Read more