Personal Finance
Live Where The Weather Is Great, Invest Where It Isn’t
Ever wonder why Honolulu, Hawaii has the highest median life expectancy of any city in America? Sunshine, moderate temperatures, walkability, and an unhurried pace do wonders for your mental and physical health. As a relatively low-stress guy who doesn’t have to commute to a day job to sit in…
Why Are Sedans Making a Comeback in 2026? Plus 5 Deals for You
With new cars costing more than $50,000 on average and gas prices at more than $4 a gallon, sedans are making a bit of a comeback. The average price of a mid-size sedan in August 2026 was $33,909, compared with $50,315 for a mid-size SUV, according to Cox Automotive. That is a difference of about
Americans Aged 55-59 Average $260,800 in Their 401(k)s. Fidelity Says They Need 10 Times Their Income to Retire at 67. How Realistic Is That for You?
According to Fidelity, the average 401(k) balance for Americans aged 55 to 59 is $260,800. The investment company also estimates that to retire at full retirement age, savers should have 10 times their salary saved by 67. For a $100,000 earner, that target calculates to $1 million. If you already…
Laid Off at 60? Here Are Some Tips for Starting Over
When you lose your job at 60, you might feel too old to get a new job, but too young to retire. USA TODAY spoke to 10 Americans who lost jobs around age 60, to learn how they had handled the difficult decision of what to do next. Here are some of their best tips
Celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day With These Deals
Pepperoni or cheese pizza? It’s an age-old question. But it’s finally time for pepperoni to shine with a day dedicated to the pizza topping. Sunday, Sept. 20, marks National Pepperoni Pizza Day, according to the National Day Calendar. The day falls just weeks after National Cheese Pizza Day on…
Social Security Check at 62 vs. 70: How Much Can You Get?
Choosing between claiming Social Security at 62 or waiting until 70 can create a wide gap in your monthly income. Starting early gives you more years of payments, while delaying may increase the amount of each check. The tradeoff comes down to how long you expect to collect benefits and how much…
Social Security at 62 vs. 65: What Is the Break Even Point?
Claiming Social Security at 62 gives you three extra years of payments, but each monthly check is permanently smaller than it would be if you had waited until 65. Delaying benefits means giving up that early income in exchange for a larger monthly payment later. The break-even point shows when…
Why Travelers Keep Forgetting Everything (and How to Stop It)
To get an idea of how forgetful travelers have become lately, consider what happened to Ally Murphy and her husband on a recent flight from London to Atlanta. After collecting their luggage, they caught a shuttle to their hotel. “After boarding the bus, I realized I had forgotten one suitcase,”…
What You Need to Do Now to Retire Comfortably Later
Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com You probably don’t need us to tell you that the earlier you start saving for retirement, the better. But let’s face it: For a lot of people, the problem isn’t that they don’t understand how compounding works. They start saving late because their paychecks will only…
Social Security COLA vs. Medicare: Will Your COLA Cover Higher Premiums?
Each year, Social Security benefits may increase with a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), but higher Medicare premiums can reduce how much of that raise reaches your monthly budget. Since both are calculated differently, they do not necessarily move at the same rate. Comparing the dollar value of…