Recently, when a family member died suddenly, I saw financial chaos up close: his wife couldn’t access certain accounts, didn’t have login or banking information, and didn’t even know what credit cards or bills he had. The grieving widow could have been spared the hassle and added stress of finding and accessing her late husband’s … Read more
Here are the highlights of the conversation: WHAT THEY DID WITH THEIR FIRST PAYMENTS From: “M.My first paycheck probably came from summer internships where I didn’t get paid much at all… I probably got about a thousand dollars for an entire summer and I think a lot of that ended up going to food.” Goh: … Read more
Recently, when a family member died suddenly, I saw financial chaos up close: his wife couldn’t access certain accounts, didn’t have login or banking information, and didn’t even know what credit cards or bills he had. The grieving widow could have been spared the hassle and added stress of finding and accessing her late husband’s … Read more
Question: My husband and I are trying to figure out if we need a financial advisor. He’s retired and I’ve been a stay-at-home spouse since 2005. His 401(k) is still with his employer, even though he’s retired. We don’t need it to meet our monthly obligations. We would like the 401(k) to grow. However, the … Read more
Question: I plan to retire at 62. I have $200,000 in savings and have a paid-for rental home with a rental income of $1,500 per month. My house where I live is paid for too. I don’t know what to do with my savings. How could a financial adviser help me? What do you recommend? … Read more
Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about opening destinations, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. Paris CNN — Winter is over and the thoughts of many travelers will turn to the most classic of spring destinations: … Read more
I am try to get outside advice on the possibility of retiring in the next 5 For 7 years. I amI have to work until I’m 59.5 to be able to start using the retirement funds. We have about $1.4 million in 401(k) and Roth accounts, $30,000 in stock, a rental house we owe $245,000 … Read more
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Illustration by Melanie Lambrick It’s one thing to understand the importance of a budget – it’s another to follow a budget. The budget is one of the most basic personal finance tools. It’s a monthly tally of your income and expenses that lets you know where your money is going and makes sure your spending … Read more
Paris CNN — More than a million people took to the streets across France on Thursday, with protests turning violent in some areas as protesters expressed fury over proposed pension reforms. Clashes between groups of protesters and police erupted after workers staged a nationwide strike throughout Thursday, with outbreaks in Paris and regional capitals. French … Read more
Sopa Pictures | Light flare | Getty Images Nike continues to attract sneakerheads and sportswear enthusiasts. The retailer reported revenue of $12.4 billion for its fiscal third quarter of 2023, beating analysts’ forecast of $11.47 billion, according to consensus estimates from Refinitiv. The company also reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.79, versus $0.55 expected … Read more