And it might really hurt them in the near term and the future.
Author: Maurie Backman, The Motley Fool
Does it ever pay to claim Social Security if you’re still working?
The quick answer: It very much depends on your age.
This mistake is costing taxpayers $1.4 Billion in federal tax refunds
Are you leaving money on the table? Perhaps if you haven’t taken advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Taxpayers were owed $1.4 billion in 2016.
Most of us are missing out on this easy way to grow savings. Are you?
The savings crisis in America has gotten so bad that the majority of working adults are dangerously vulnerable in the face of emergencies.
Make a mistake at work? Why you should own up and apologize to avoid hurting your reputation.
In the course of our careers, we’re likely to make a misstep, and that could hurt not only your self-esteem, but your reputation.
The top financial concern in retirement all centers on one, unavoidable thing: healthcare
There’s a host of financial unknowns associated with retirement, and living on a fixed income leaves many seniors struggling to make ends meet.
5 ways bad credit can keep you from being a functional adult
Having bad credit won’t just cramp your spending style – it might prevent you from getting a good mortgage or auto loan rate or even an apartment.
How to regain work-life balance when you’re constantly asked to log extra hours
If you can’t remember the last time you weren’t asked to work late, here are three things you must do immediately.
3 reasons why your retirement plan shouldn’t hinge on Social Security
Many workers don’t save for retirement (or don’t save a lot) because they’re planning to fall back on Social Security, and that’s not a good thing.
Too many people are making this common retirement planning mistake. Are you?
Your golden years are apt to cost money, and if you want to live comfortably, you’ll need the income to support your desired lifestyle.