Nicole Spector

Los Angeles

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Senior Writer: Finance at GOBankingRates

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Articles

How Long $1 Million in Retirement Will Last in Every US Region

3 days ago | aol.com | Nicole Spector

In the movie “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” it comes across as comedic when the main villain, Dr. Evil, says his ransom price for the world is $1 million. His assistant, Number Two, chimes in to say that $1 million isn’t enough. What makes Dr. Evil’s initial ask so funny is not only the way he dramatically accentuates each syllable, but the absurdity of such a low ask.
How Long $1 Million in Retirement Will Last in Every US Region

3 days ago | gobankingrates.com | Nicole Spector |Molly Sullivan

June 3, 2025 4 min Read Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
6 Things Boomers Continue To Waste Money On

3 days ago | aol.com | Nicole Spector

Each generation has its weak spots and bad habits when it comes to spending. Millennials are known to overspend on health and wellness trends. Gen X tends to overspend on housing and Gen Z has a reputation of overspending on events. And baby boomers have their areas of excess, too.
6 Money Lessons From Rachel Cruze That People Hate the Most

4 days ago | aol.com | Nicole Spector

“The truth hurts!” is the kind of puerile retort we’re used to hearing in elementary school scrimmages and on trashy daytime talk shows. Yet, sometimes, this is a pretty spot-on sentiment. Scientific research has found that hearing the truth really can be hurtful. But it’s also usually necessary for growth. And this applies to our financial lives as much as, if not more than, anything else.
6 Money Lessons From Rachel Cruze That People Hate the Most

4 days ago | gobankingrates.com | Nicole Spector |Molly Sullivan

Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
Americans Are Moving To - and Out of - These 12 Cities

5 days ago | aol.com | Nicole Spector

“Where should I live?” This is a question you may find yourself asking numerous times throughout your life. As your circumstances change, different factors may emerge. For example, you may care more about living in a reputable school district once you have family than you did when you were in college. But for most of us, the following factors will always be relevant: cost of living and livability.
Americans Are Moving To — and Out of — These 12 Cities

5 days ago | gobankingrates.com | Nicole Spector |Levi Leidy

Warchi / iStock.com Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
10 Best Cities for Renters Who Need Child Care

6 days ago | gobankingrates.com | Nicole Spector |Molly Sullivan

PeopleImages / Getty Images Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
Why Suze Orman and 2 Other Money Experts Think You Need a 12-Month Emergency Fund

6 days ago | gobankingrates.com | Nicole Spector |Molly Sullivan

June 1, 2025 3 min Read Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
10 Worst Cities for Renters Who Need Child Care

1 week ago | gobankingrates.com | Nicole Spector |Molly Sullivan

cristianl / Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.