Molly Moorhead

Saint Petersburg

Personal Finance Editor at Yahoo Finance

Florida woman, but not like that. Personal finance editor @YahooFinance. Certified Financial Planner. Former editorial writer, editor & reporter @TB_Times.

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Articles

6 Ways to Stop Making Excuses and Boost Your Retirement Savings in 2023

Jan 6, 2025 | thepennyhoarder.com | Rachel Christian |Molly Moorhead

If you’re feeling shaky about your retirement savings, you’re not alone. According to a 2024 research report by the National Institute on Retirement Security, 79% of respondents agree there is a retirement crisis in the United States. If your savings fell short in 2024, the new year is a great time to get back on track and reach your retirement goals. We’ve rounded up a few tips to help get you there. There was a lot going on this year. We get it.
8 Resources You Can Get for Free (or Cheap) at a Community College

Dec 10, 2024 | msn.com | Molly Moorhead

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Thinking About Taking Money From Your 401(k)? Here’s What You Should Know

Nov 1, 2024 | thepennyhoarder.com | Jamie Cattanach |Molly Moorhead

You’ve saved faithfully for retirement, putting money away and leaving it untouched to live on in your golden years. Great work!After following all the rules for contributing to a 401(k), did you know there’s another whole set of rules for taking money out? It’s true. And it’s important to understand them so you don’t make a misstep and end up having to pay a penalty. Here are the essential 401(k) withdrawal rules.
Female breadwinners are leading at home and in the workplace - and there are more of them than ever

Oct 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Molly Moorhead

In an increasing number of American households, the role of primary breadwinner is going to the female partner. Men still bear that title in a majority of marriages, according to the Pew Research Center. But the share is declining and many families are inching closer to a state of parity where the husband and wife each earn between 40% and 60% of the household income.
8 Resources You Can Get for Free (or Cheap) at a Community College

Oct 11, 2024 | msn.com | Molly Moorhead
8 Resources You Can Get for Free (or Cheap) at a Community College

Oct 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Molly Moorhead

8 Resources You Can Get for Free (or Cheap) at a Community CollegeThese institutions can do so much more than just help you save on higher education. Read 8 Resources You Can Get for Free (or Cheap) at a Community College from Money Talks News.
Cell phones, furniture, used cars: Here's where prices are easing up as inflation cooldown continues

Sep 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Molly Moorhead

Americans plagued by rising prices the past three years got another promising sign on Wednesday as inflation hit a three-year low. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a broad measure of the price of everyday goods, including groceries, gasoline, and rent, rose 0.2% in August over the previous month, in line with economists' expectations. Prices rose 2.5% compared to a year ago — the lowest annual reading since early 2021.
Cell phones, TVs, used cars: Here's where prices are easing up as inflation cools

Aug 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Molly Moorhead

Americans plagued by rising prices the past three years got another promising sign on Thursday that inflation is sustainably easing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a broad measure of the price of everyday goods, including groceries, gasoline, and rent, rose 0.2% in July over the previous month, in line with economists' expectations. Prices rose 2.9% compared to a year ago — the lowest annual reading since spring 2021.
Consumers catch a break as inflation of everyday expenses continues to cool

Jul 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Molly Moorhead

Americans plagued by rising prices the past three years got the strongest sign yet on Thursday that inflation is finally cooling. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a broad measure of the price of everyday goods, including groceries, gasoline, and rent, fell 0.1% in June over the previous month. Consumer prices were just 3% higher compared to a year ago — cooler than May's data and lower than economist estimates.
Earnin App Review 2022: Paycheck Advance Loans

Apr 18, 2022 | thepennyhoarder.com | Molly Moorhead