If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind financially, you’re not alone. Most people assume they should be saving more, earning...
Hillary Mendes
You can catch me in the morning on Coffee with Kem and Hills, or Friday nights on The Wine Down. We talk about what happens with personal finances on a daily basis, or what effects women and their money the most.
If you have $750,000 saved for retirement and expect about $2,000 per month from Social Security, you might feel like...
When most people think about retirement, they focus on one number: how much they need to save. But once you...
One of the biggest mistakes I see in retirement planning is relying on outdated rules that don’t reflect how people...
One of the most important decisions you’ll make in retirement happens right when you first enroll in Medicare. And unfortunately,...
Retiring at 50 is a dream for many people, but it raises a very different set of financial questions than...
Medicare is often viewed as the healthcare safety net for retirees, but many people are surprised to learn that it...
Many retirees assume taxes become simpler once they stop working. In reality, retirement taxes often become more complicated, not less.That’s...
One of the biggest financial mistakes retirees make isn’t how they invest their money it’s how they withdraw it. The...
The New “Trump Accounts” for Kids Could Grow Into Millions, But Families Should Understand the Catch
A new type of investment account designed for children is generating attention among financial planners and families looking for ways...
If you earn too much money, the IRS blocks you from contributing directly to a Roth IRA. But there’s a...
For decades, retirees have been told the same thing: withdraw 4% per year, adjust for inflation, and you probably won’t...
Most financial mistakes aren’t math errors. They’re behavioral errors. What often goes unnoticed is that the relationship with money changes...
Many retirees assume Medicare protects them from major medical bills. It doesn’t. A single hospital stay — especially under a...
Medicare Advantage plans are often marketed around one number: a low monthly premium. In many cases, that premium is advertised...
