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It’s been more than ten years since the end of the last recession, which is one of the reasons people have been talking about it lately. Historically, recessions come along every 5-7 years, and so by that measure, we’re overdueREAD MORE

Is it important to maintain a high credit score in retirement? When you’re getting closer to retirement, you may not be focused on your credit score, assuming that your borrowing habits will change. And, for many people, they do. However,READ MORE

Over the past few weeks, interest rates have dropped significantly. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury Note has plummeted to the lowest levels since 2016, and worldwide about a quarter of all bonds are trading at negative yields. WithREAD MORE

As a busy working mom with two young children, I find time to be my most valuable resource.  I have put a lot of thought into figuring out how to be as efficient as possible with my time.  Here areREAD MORE

If you have the good fortune to receive an inheritance of $1,000,000, congratulations! Celebrate with a good bottle of champagne and offer a toast of thanks to your benefactor. However, financial advisors recommend a cooling-off period before you start spendingREAD MORE