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The government raised reverse mortgage lending limits to an all time high. Does this mean more money for you? It depends…

Millionaires are nearly as worried as average savers about their retirement. Find out why.

Too good to be true? Explore 15 pros and cons of dividend stocks. Good for retirement income, but also expensive, confusing, and risky.

Do you have all the ingredients and the right recipe for financial success? It needn’t be complicated. In fact, it can be as easy as pie.

Want a short cut to a wealthy and happy retirement? These 23 Best TED Talks can help you feel inspired, be smarter and have a better future.

The holidays are a time to be thankful and practice gratitude. Science says it’s good for your emotional, physical, and financial well being.

Catch up contributions are the IRS’s way of making it easier for savers age 50 and up to tuck away enough retirement savings.

Financial stress is the #1 source of anxiety. Use these 3 easy tactics from psychology to feel and do better with your money.

Worried about money? You’re probably in better shape than average! Compare your balance to the average cash, savings, home equity of others.

Here are 12 ways you might want to rethink retirement to be better prepared for what lies ahead.

Have financial holes in your retirement plan (like not enough savings or unknown risks? See if you should use home equity to fill them.

if you’re near retirement age, then perhaps what scares you more than spiders and goblins is your financial future.

Financial Independence influencer on YouTube. Steve and Joe discuss Joe’s journey to financial independence, his rise on YouTube, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Only half of retirees actually enjoy retirement. Here are 11 ideas to help you achieve the happiness and fun you want.

What is a Health Savings Account? Explore 4 ways it saves you money and why you might want to use one for retirement savings.

It’s 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment time. Here are 12 tips for getting great coverage and lowering medical costs.

There is a lot to worry about when it comes to your financial security. Focus on what you can control for greater peace of mind.

The Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2023 is 8.7%. Learn why this might almost feel like enough.

There may be $100,000 reasons to delay the start of Social Security. It’s tempting to start early, but your paycheck increases if you wait.

Don’t worry, be happy… Here are 11 real steps you can take that will enable you to experience less financial stress.

Learn what end of life can teach us about financial independence from a hospice doctor who has observed the regrets of his dying patients.

(QCDs) are a way to help great causes and those in need, but they are also a way to manage your tax exposure and avoid unpleasant surprises. 

Do the pros outweigh the cons? Get unbiased info on disadvantages advantages and – details on fees, interest rates, loan amounts and more…

Bear markets aren’t so different from real life bear encounters. With both you want to remain calm and wait for the bear to retreat.