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2 days ago | 
money.com | Martha C. White |Katherine Peach
Retirement doesn’t just affect your wallet; it also has a big impact on your well-being. Still, only about 1 in 10 Americans are equipped for this transition. In a recent survey of financial planners, only 11% said their clients were prepared for the mental ramifications of retirement. Although building a nest egg by saving and investing is an important part of preparing for retirement, experts say it’s not the only thing you need to do before you clock out for the final time.
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3 days ago | 
money.com | Mallika Mitra |Martha C. White |Jordan Chussler
*Rates and APYs are subject to change. All information provided here is accurate as of April 30, 2025. When you’re building up your emergency fund or saving for short-term goals such as a vacation or new car, it’s important to put your money somewhere where it’s easily accessible. But with interest rates so low on traditional savings accounts, you’re not likely to see that money grow much more than you would if you stuck it in a piggy bank.
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5 days ago | 
nytimes.com | Martha C. White
People over 65 who remarry after a death or divorce can face thorny financial questions - especially when it comes to adult children and inheritances. Marriage inevitably involves financial compromises both small and large. Joint or individual checking accounts? How much is too much to spend on a car? Name-brand or store-brand groceries? When a couple remarries late in life, the stakes get higher. How should the expenses for those bucket-list retirement trips be divided?
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5 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Martha C. White
Two reasons to buy Apple’s stock after its 24% decline so far in 2025Apple Inc. announced its quarterly financial results after the market close on May 1, and for one week through Thursday its stock was down 7.4%, …
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6 days ago | 
money.com | Martha C. White |Julia Glum
Looking to sell your home faster? Home staging might be your secret weapon. A new report finds that roughly half of staged properties — meaning ones that have been furnished and decorated to show off their best features — spend less time on the market than the typical home. About 30% of the time, staged homes sell for more money, as well.
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1 week ago | 
money.com | Mallika Mitra |Martha C. White
*Rates and APYs are subject to change. All information provided here is accurate as of April 30, 2025. Investing in the stock market can allow your money to grow, but also involves risk. Storing your cash in a savings account doesn’t come with risk, but it also means the value of your funds will be eroded by inflation over time. Certificates of deposit (CDs) offer something in the middle.
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1 week ago | 
money.com | Martha C. White |Katherine Peach
Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief Friday when April’s jobs report showed a gain of 177,000 jobs versus an anticipated 133,000. But this rosy big-picture number might be of little comfort if you’re looking for a new job or considering leaving your current employer for greener pastures. Job searches are always anxiety-provoking, even without the specter of a recession or stagflation — the economic bad-news trifecta of stagnant growth, elevated inflation and high unemployment — looming.
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2 weeks ago | 
money.com | Samuel Robert |Paul Reynolds |Martha C. White
Vision Insurance Main Takeaways Our top picks include VSP Vision Care, Davis Vision and Humana. Vision insurance coverage varies considerably by plan. Plans generally cover eye exams, lenses and frames. There's a dollar amount per service or cap on services covered. A copay may apply to annual eye exams. LASIK and PRK aren't covered but you can get a discount on them.
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2 weeks ago | 
money.com | Martha C. White |Julia Glum
The market mayhem of the past several weeks hasn't been limited to stocks and bonds. Since the beginning of the year, the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies has tumbled by around 10% from its January peak, with much of the decline taking place after President Donald Trump began implementing a wide range of tariffs. “Investors have been spooked by Trump's recent moves in the global economy, and they’ve moved away from investing in U.S. Treasurys,” says Michael O.
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3 weeks ago | 
money.com | Andrea Agostini Ferrer |Paul Reynolds |Martha C. White
Along with brushing and flossing, good dental insurance goes a long way towards keeping your teeth healthy. Since 2016, Money’s editorial team has spent thousands of hours researching and vetting the best dental insurance providers and coverage. We've evaluated the most comprehensive policies from top insurers, including Delta Dental, Guardian Direct and Spirit Dental.
