admin rjjones / Shutterstock.com Are you looking to relocate in retirement? If so, don’t limit your choices only to big cities. Whether you want a lower cost of living, beaches, mountain views or just a slower pace, small-town living has a lot going for it. We’ve narrowed the long list of small-town retirement options to great … Read more
baranq / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you dedicated to accuracy regardless of the size or impact of the project you’re working on? If you have excellent attention to detail, consistently meet deadlines, and you’re savvy with a keyboard, a career in data entry might be a perfect choice for … Read more
Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Do you get overwhelmed by large networking events? If so, you’re not alone. Knowing who to approach and how to make a lasting impression with so many people can be tricky. The good news is that you might find a happy solution with a … Read more
Hrytsiv Oleksandr / Shutterstock.com Remember the good old days, when things were cheap? Now, before you begin pining for yesteryear, remember that prices weren’t really that cheap in the past. Take the cost of consumer goods in the 1950s. When inflation is factored in, you’ll be a bit less nostalgic for the days of poodle … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS If you’re not familiar with the Secure Act and its recently-passed update, the Secure 2.0 Act, you should be. While these federal laws may sound boring, there are provisions in them that are need-to-know for everyone with any … Read more
Donald Walker / Shutterstock.com Filed your 2022 tax return yet? If you haven’t, there are just two months left to settle up for last year. As for the 2023 tax year — the one for which your return is due in spring 2024 — some retirees might just find their state tax refund will be … Read more
Refinancing any loan can help you in several ways, whether it’s for a house or a car. If your financial situation has improved since you qualified for your auto loan, it might be time to consider refinancing your auto loan. Finding the right lender to work with that can also give you the best rates … Read more
sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com Retirement means leaving many things behind. Unfortunately, paying taxes isn’t one of them. Taxes in retirement can be complicated. You might be drawing income from multiple sources, including 401(k) distributions, Social Security, interest from a savings account, a pension or even a part-time job. When tax time rolls around, figuring out how … Read more
For most people, credit scores are a number they struggle with throughout their lives. Did you know that only 21% of the population has a FICO credit score over 800? There are many services out there that can help you with improving your credit score, but not all of them are free. CreditWise from Capital … Read more
Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Most of us never see the first 6.2% of our paychecks. That money goes straight to Social Security, with the primary goal of giving you a monthly retirement benefit someday. But what if you suddenly died tomorrow? What happens to all that … Read more