Johna Strickland

1 week ago | bankrate.com | Brian Baker |Johna Strickland

One of the most popular questions to ask during retirement planning is “How much money do I need to retire?” The question is an understandable one, but it may be easier to think about the income you’ll need to generate during retirement in order to meet your spending goals. Answering this question can help you determine the total amount you’ll need. Retirement can look different from one person to the next, but many people aim to generate $100,000 in annual income.

1 month ago | bankrate.com | Brian Baker |Johna Strickland

Investors have seen a lot of volatility so far in 2025, as they try to grapple with the impact of new tariffs from the Trump administration on the economy. The S&P 500 rose to start the year, but fell sharply, ultimately entering a bear market, following the announcement of the new tariffs on so-called “Liberation Day.”Since then, the market has recovered much of its losses, with certain tariffs being reduced from their initial levels or delayed.

2 months ago | bankrate.com | Rachel Christian |Johna Strickland

If you’d thrown $1,000 at Netflix in 2015, you’d be sitting on about $10,000 today. Back in 2015, Netflix (NFLX) was still shaking off its DVD-by-mail image and betting big on streaming and original content. Fast-forward a decade, and it’s gone from a scrappy disruptor to an industry heavyweight, with a stock price over $1,000. While legacy media giants like Disney, Warner Brothers and Paramount have struggled to adapt, Netflix rewrote the rules — and then played the game better than anyone else.

2 months ago | bankrate.com | Brian Baker |Johna Strickland

Many Americans are intimidated by the stock market, Bankrate surveys have found. Learning about stocks and how they fit into your overall financial plan can help you gain confidence as an investor. Stock market volatility is to be expected, so prepare yourself for it before you start investing. The stock market is one of the best places to invest for the long term, but many people are intimidated to start investing.

2 months ago | bankrate.com | Andrea Coombes |Johna Strickland

There’s no doubt TikTok can be entertaining, and there are legit financial experts on the social media app (dare we say, financial visionaries?). But there are also a lot of inexperienced people sharing questionable tips about tax deductions and credits. “Most TikTok-ers who are giving tax advice — a lot of them don’t have much knowledge in tax,” says Tia Uzzell, an enrolled agent, tax accountant and founder of Uzzell & Associates in Tampa, Fla.