The “PIIGS” acronym refers to the economies of Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain. The term became popular during the European sovereign debt crisis in highlighting the weaker performance of these economies coming out...
Read MoreJust as in driving, when planning your finances you have to learn to be defensive. While the word “insurance” makes some people cringe, it might not seem so bad if you can find ways to protect your family and save...
Read MoreIf you want to take a tax- and penalty-free withdrawal of the portion of a Roth that consists of investment earnings (amount above your initial contribution), you need to be age 59 1/2, disabled, or using the money to pay for a...
Read MoreHousing-related costs are often the largest component of retirees’ household budgets, so this article will address some of the key ways in which retirees can cut this type of costs. 1. Consider a Cheaper Location: Talk...
Read MoreThe Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, is a monthly statistic representing the change in prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. While this measure serves more as an...
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