How small businesses can help workers save | Liz Weston
Americans don’t save nearly enough for emergencies or retirement, but we’re more likely to save if the money is automatically deducted from our paychecks. Financial...
When life blows up your well-laid plans | Liz Weston
The biggest task after financial loss may be dealing with your emotions after the future you had envisioned disappears. Financial planner Liz Weston shares some...
The upsides to thinking about when you will die | Liz Weston
Assumptions about life expectancy can make a dramatic difference in retirement strategies. Financial writer Liz Weston explains how life expectancy calculators can help you make...
How losing Obamacare could cost you | Liz Weston
If the Supreme Court throws out the Affordable Care Act, your finances and your future could pay the price. Retiring early or starting a business...
Playing the market is a bad idea, especially now | Liz Weston
Research has shown that the vast majority of day traders lose money, and only about 1% consistently get better returns than a low-cost index fund....
Suddenly retired? Here’s what to do next | Liz Weston
Many people haven’t saved nearly enough to avoid a steep drop in their standard of living when they retire early, financial planners say. Here's how...
Beware high-risk homes that drive up insurance | Liz Weston
Homes with hidden risks can make getting coverage difficult, expensive or both. Learning how to identify them could save you a bundle, writes financial columnist...