Rachel Cribby

1 month ago | financebuzz.com | Rachel Cribby |Michael Kurko

Between working full-time and doing household tasks, it's a wonder that any of us have time to get things done. Unfortunately, for the most part, we don't. With so little time on our hands, it's often meal preparation that gets lost in the shuffle. If the last thing that you feel like doing after work is making dinner, then these Costco shopping hacks are for you. Here are some incredibly easy meals you can make using ready-made items or ingredients from your local Costco.

1 month ago | financebuzz.com | Rachel Cribby |Chris Kissell

"Shark Tank" is currently in its 16th season, and it's well-known that even companies that don't make it past the pitch phase benefit from a boost in sales known as the "'Shark Tank' effect." But there's no denying that some products have been significantly more successful than others and helped some creators build wealth. Following is a look at some of the most successful products in the show's history.

1 month ago | financebuzz.com | Rachel Cribby |Melinda Sineriz

There's no shortage of acronyms in the world of personal finance. Between your HYAs, your NAVs, and your REITs, it can be hard to keep up with everything. But one of the most important acronyms, especially as you approach retirement, is RMD, or required minimum distribution. An RMD is the amount of money that you must withdraw from your tax-free retirement account once you reach age 72. Knowing how these work is an important part of planning and saving for retirement.

1 month ago | financebuzz.com | Rachel Cribby |Chris Kissell

Your flexible spending account — better known as an FSA — is a great tool forbudgeting health-related expenses. Unlike other savings accounts, the money you put in an FSA is not subject totaxes. And it's possible your employer will make contributions to your FSA,which is an overlooked way to add a little more cash toyour pocket. However, navigating what is and isn'teligible for FSA spending can be challenging. Here are 10 surprising expensesthat your FSA covers and 10 that it doesn't.

2 months ago | financebuzz.com | Rachel Cribby |Chris Kissell

Planning for your golden years is an important step that can benefit from the help of a financial advisor, but finding one can be challenging. However, a few simple questions can help you determine whether your financial advisor is a good fit for you. Here are 15 of the best questions to ask a prospective financial advisor as you prepare for retirement. What's your financial philosophy?