Kathleen Coxwell

5 days ago | moneytalksnews.com | Kathleen Coxwell

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin. There are thousands and thousands of well-worn financial suggestions — bits of conventional advice that people rattle off here and there. And a lot of these adages provide great guidance given the right set of circumstances. However, real financial wisdom is a little less common. Here are some financial suggestions that are better than the conventional advice you probably already have rattling around in your head. 1.

6 days ago | moneytalksnews.com | Kathleen Coxwell

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin. It isn’t too late! You can start retirement savings at 50 (or 55 — or even later) and still retire comfortably by age 62. I know. Most people assume you need to start saving in your 20s or 30s to have any chance at a secure retirement. While early saving is certainly ideal, it’s not the only path. In fact, your 50s can be one of the most powerful decades to build wealth, if you take the right steps.

1 week ago | boldin.com | Kathleen Coxwell

Applying for Social Security is very straightforward. In fact, applying is perhaps too easy for such an important decision. The more important and complicated question is: When to apply? Let’s get started with the easy part…To apply for Social Security, just follow these 5 steps. Make sure you make the right decision about when to apply. This is a decision that impacts the rest of your life. (See below.)Make sure you are eligible.

1 week ago | boldin.com | Kathleen Coxwell

Dreaming of retiring early? You’re not alone. More people than ever are asking the big question: how to retire early, without sacrificing lifestyle or running out of money? The good news is, early retirement isn’t just for lottery winners or tech millionaires. With the right strategies, mindset, and planning, you can chart a path to financial freedom sooner than you think. In this article, we’ve gathered 28 actionable tips from people who actually retired early—and stayed retired.

1 week ago | boldin.com | Kathleen Coxwell

When it comes to investing, sometimes the best moves are the ones you don’t make. In How Not to Invest, The ideas, numbers, and behavior that destroy wealth—and how to avoid them, financial strategist Barry Ritholtz flips the script on traditional investment advice, focusing on avoiding common pitfalls rather than chasing flashy strategies. His core message? Successful investing is often about discipline, patience, and steering clear of your own worst instincts.