Martha C. White

3 weeks ago | aarp.org | Martha C. White

Liam Eisenberg Facebook Twitter LinkedIn You don’t have to pump iron to get fit — financially fit, that is. With a little bit of effort, focus and discipline, retirees can achieve key financial goals.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | Martha C. White

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? Whose name goes on the deed to the new condo? Who inherits the house or stock portfolio: the surviving spouse or that person’s children from a prior marriage?

4 weeks 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?