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My wife and I are in our 70s. Should we move to California and take on a bigger mortgage to be near our kids?
06 September 2026“We currently live in a relatively low-cost, lower-tax Northwest state.” -
‘Poverty doesn’t have to be my reality’: I thought I’d have to rely on Social Security. Then I taught myself how to invest.
06 September 2026“It always baffled me how some people managed to retire with significant wealth.” -
Why does almost nobody want to befriend older people like me — except scammers?
06 September 2026“I’d rather leave my estate to people who spent time with me because they genuinely valued my company.” -
‘I’m leaving money on the table’: I’m 64 and my husband is 70. Should I take spousal benefits or wait for my own?
06 September 2026“I paid a significant amount into Social Security.” -
Is the U.S. losing its safe-haven status? Why global central banks are pulling gold out of New York.
06 September 2026What to know about safe havens and the U.S., as the Netherlands’ central bank follows France in pulling gold out of New York. -
We’re in our 60s. We earn $345,000 and have $1 million in 403(b)s. Is it too late for Roth conversions?
06 September 2026“Roth assets would provide our children with tax-free distributions.” -
Think you maxed out your 401(k)? The real limit is actually almost $50,000 higher.
05 September 2026You can unlock greater retirement wealth by reading this document that nearly everyone ignores. -
Will a data center hurt your home’s value? Research says no. Sellers disagree.
05 September 2026In recent months, Americans have gotten more vocal about their concerns over data centers and the effects they could have on home values. -
Why the jobs report will actually be good for bonds
05 September 2026Based on the chatter on Wall Street, you’d think labor has never had it so good. Sadly for working Americans, this isn’t actually the case. -
7% mortgage rates are already here, some buyers and mortgage experts say
05 September 2026Mortgage rates ticked up to a new high for the year, delivering more bad news for home buyers.