Gregory Karpe To stand out in the highly competitive credit card market, issuers often load their advertising with features and benefits that sound impressive. But the truth is, some just aren’t. Take “zero fraud liability,” for example. It’s not so much...
Lauren Schwahn The holidays are gone without a trace. Well, almost. Long after the decorations have fallen, you still have debts lying around. Don’t let this ruin your year. Here’s what you can do to take control of your vacation debt....
Are you ready to embark on the path to a stronger financial future in 2022? In this segment of Backstage pass, recorded on January 7, gossip contributors Toby Bordelon and Will Healy discuss some of the key financial steps investors should...
(Daniel Fober) It’s less than a month away in 2022, and already the US stock market is behaving differently than in 2021 or 2020. When the market closes on January 19, the Vanguard Value Exchange Traded Fund (AND F) (NYSEMKT: VTV)...
(Chuck Saletta) If you have $1,000 to invest right now, congratulations: $1,000 is a great base on which to start building a substantial nest egg. Indeed, you can potentially grow to a $1 million portfolio in just under 23 years by...
(Maurie Backmann) Many people aim to retire early, whether to travel, pursue different hobbies, or simply enjoy a more relaxed schedule that doesn’t involve spending 40 or more hours a week at the office. Now, you might assume that if you’ve...
(Maurie Backmann) If you are nearing retirement, you may be worried about covering health costs. The average 65-year-old man is estimated to spend $143,000 on health care throughout his retirement, according to Fidelity, while the average 65-year-old woman expects $157,000. And...
Philip Reed As the pandemic and computer chip shortages continue to upend the auto industry, online used car dealerships are thriving. Sales at the three biggest online retailers – Carvana, CarMax and Vroom – were up more than a third year-over-year,...
Financial planning is a very personal process, and it looks slightly different for everyone. In this segment of Backstage pass, recorded on December 22dork contributors Rachel Warren, Danny Vena and Deidre Woollard answer a member’s question and share their individual approaches...
(Maurie Backman) For years, Social Security seniors have lamented that their annual cost of living adjustments, or COLAs, have been stingy. But this year, the seniors had a pleasant surprise. Last October, it was announced that seniors would receive a 5.9%...