Columbus, OH

Becoming a self-made millionaire later in life requires persistence, tenacity and an ample dose of confidence. But mostly, it’s about taking the right steps. Find Out: 7 Reasons You Should Consider a Financial Advisor — Even If You’re Not Wealthy. GOBankingRates spoke with self-made millionaires Josh Miller,...

I’m a Self-Made Millionaire: 13 Steps I Took To Become Rich in My 50s

Ramit Sethi, self-made millionaire and star of Netflix's "How to Get Rich," says that renting is unfairly dismissed as "wasting money" because "it's going to a landlord" rather than building wealth. But when you pay rent, "you're not throwing money away," Sethi tells CNBC Make It. "You're paying for a...

You're not 'throwing away money' on rent, says self-made millionaire: 'I've made more renting than I would owning'

Sometimes, what separates successful people from everyone else isn't what they say — it's what they don't say. You might want to avoid jargon in the workplace: phrases like "ducks in a row" or "move the needle" that probably confuse your co-workers, according to research published by LinkedIn and Duolingo last year. Other sayings, like "keep me in the loop" or "just checking in," can unintentionally come across as passive-aggressive, Slack executive Jaime DeLanghe told CNBC Make It in 2022.

3 phrases the most successful employees never use at work, from CEOs and psychologists

The Motley Fool

The freedom of early retirement brings some unique financial challenges.

I Like the Idea of Early Retirement, but There Are 3 Big Reasons I'd Never Quit the Workforce Before My 50s

San Francisco, CA

Last year, after selling a chunk of his stock and bond portfolio to purchase a house in cash, Sam Dogen found himself with too little passive income to support his family's budget. The 47-year-old millionaire founder of Financial Samurai had been retired since 2012, but now that both of his...

A millionaire early retiree earning $380,000 a year in passive income went back to work—but only lasted 4 months

SmartAsset

As you approach retirement, your financial focus shifts. During your working life, retirement is about goals and planning. You decide what kind of lifestyle you want, figure out what kind of income will support that spending, then build a savings and investment plan to reach those goals. That should be your retirement approach at age […] The post I’m 65 With $1.2 Million in an IRA. I’ll Get a $2,900 Monthly Social Security Benefit. What’s My Retirement Budget? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

I'm 65 With $1.2 Million in an IRA. I'll Get a $2,900 Monthly Social Security Benefit. What's My Retirement Budget?

Finleyville, PA

Business Insider

George Dziamniski, 62, leads a "simple" lifestyle that helps him afford the basics.

A boomer lives on $2,600 monthly from Social Security and his Walmart job: 'If I had $1 million, I don't know what I would do with it.'

GOBankingRates

Dan W. wanted to find a way to stay busy in retirement -- while also earning some extra income. So in 2021, he joined Taskrabbit to take on furniture assembly gigs and has completed over 1,000 tasks...

I’m a Retiree: Here’s How I Made Thousands of Dollars Doing Side Gigs on Taskrabbit

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Georgia State

A federal law has forced nearly 122,000 disabled veterans in the last 12 years to return payouts — some totaling tens of thousands of dollars — they received to leave the military when it needed to downsize, according to new data obtained by NBC News. The statistics come...

A little-known law has forced more than 120,000 veterans to return payouts they received to leave the military, new data shows

Mediaite

Veteran Democratic Party political strategist James Carville spoke to PBS’s Margaret Hoover about Vice President Kamala Harris and how she can sustain the momentum she gained just over a week after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and Harris became a candidate. “In the first 24...

‘She’s Gonna Get Slaughtered’: James Carville Warns Savage Attacks On Kamala Harris Are On Their Way

Seniors Guide

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Laid Off Right Before Retirement?

Anika Jindal

Grocery shopping can take a big bite out of your budget. However, some grocery stores in the US address this pain point. These stores employ clever strategies, from limited selections and private-label brands to bulk buying and warehouse layouts.

11 Cheapest Grocery Stores In The US

FinanceBuzz

Planning to retire this summer?  Learn why it might not be the best time and discover the ideal seasons to start your retirement journey.

6 Reasons Not To Retire in the Summer (And When’s the Best Time of Year To Do It)

The average American believes they'll need to save $1.8 million for their post-work years, according to Charles Schwab's "2024 401(k) Participant Study." However, most Americans in their 50s have much less than that stashed away for retirement. The average 401(k) account balance for people in their 50s is $212,400, as...

Here’s how much money Americans in their 50s have in their 401(k)s

For many people, early retirement means 62. This is the age they can start withdrawing money from their retirement accounts and receive Social Security. For example, let's assume an individual with $425,000 in a Roth IRA, a $1,000 monthly pension, and expect $1,600 in Social Security. Is it going to be enough? As often in […] The post I’m 62 With $425k in a Roth IRA and $2,600 per Month between Social Security and Pension. Can I Retire Now? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

I'm 62 With $425k in a Roth IRA and $2,600 per Month between Social Security and Pension. Can I Retire Now?

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Social Security is a safety net meant to replace some, but not all, of your pre-retirement income, as a way to ensure that people don't fall into poverty in retirement. However, for some people, it...

I’m Retired: My 3 Best Money Tips for Supplementing Social Security

In its fiscal third-quarter report, Walgreens announced its plans to close a 'significant' amount of stores, acknowledging only 75% of its 8,600 stores were profitable. While no specific stores were tapped for closure yet, more than 2,000 locations could face the chopping block by 2027. This just the latest sign of trouble for the struggling retail pharmacy sector as CVS and Rite Aid both announced large closures in the past year. Watch the video above to learn why U.S. pharmacy chains are fighting for survival.

Why pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS are shuttering locations

I recently read an article titled 27 Ugly Truths About Retirement. 27 is a lot to wade through, so I pared the list down to nine. Let me warn you upfront: Many people would prefer to avoid confronting some of these ugly realities. I believe we ignore them at our peril. So, let’s jump in.

9 Ugly Truths About Retirement

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'Never quit your job,' says early retiree and self-made multimillionaire: Do this instead

Earlier this year, Sam Dogen quit his job. For most people, that wouldn't be much of a story, but for the millionaire founder of Financial Samurai,...

'Never quit your job,' says early retiree and self-made multimillionaire: Do this instead

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