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Voters wanting to cast an early vote line up outside the Elena Bozeman Government Center for a polling station to open in Arlington, Virginia, on September 20, 2024. – | Afp | Getty Images Decision-making around the November election isn’t limited to who voters plan to choose at the ballot box. Americans’ feelings about which

Dowell | Moment | Getty Images Getting a credit card can be a smart financial move for college students, offering a range of benefits and opportunities to build a solid credit history early on. According to student loan provider Sallie Mae, about 57% of students have a credit card. Student credit cards facilitate financial approvals,

Stephen Swintek | DigitalVision | Getty Images As families try to offset the increasing cost of college education, many have turned to 529 college savings plans as a strategy.  These accounts let families set aside money toward college expenses while taking advantage of tax breaks and compound interest, according to certified financial planner Preston D.

Charday Penn | E+ | Getty Images Vibecession, quiet quitting, and now … the retirement disconnect? It’s not entirely surprising that the current workforce’s disillusionment with the status quo extends to even how they think about life after work. The days of dedicating half a century to a single company and retiring comfortably with a

Many American workers are optimistic about their retirement goals, but most believe it will be challenging for them to retire comfortably.  Almost half, 44%, of workers in a new CNBC poll are “cautiously optimistic” about their ability to meet their retirement goals, and 27% say they are “realistic” about that happening.  Even so, 82% of

In this article PRU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Mario Martinez | Moment | Getty Images Seniors looking to reduce expenses while also boosting their quality of life may find the idea of settling abroad appealing, financial experts say. To that point, nearly one-third of retirees have relocated either domestically or outside the country

Thomas Barwick Molly Richardson, 35, regularly contributes to her 401(k) plan, but the structural engineer says she isn’t too worried about retirement yet. “It’s always something I felt like I could wait until I’m 50 to figure out,” she said. Like many other working adults, Richardson says she has more pressing expenses for now, such

Brandon Copeland Copeland Media Brandon Copeland is a former NFL linebacker turned coach. But the type of coaching he gravitates to isn’t in the realm of sports — it’s in personal finance. The 33-year-old — who played for six teams across 10 seasons in the National Football League before retiring last year — started co-teaching

Andreswd | E+ | Getty Images Open enrollment season can be a whirlwind for anyone. Being in a relationship adds an extra layer of complexity, especially when your workplace enrollment windows don’t align. Conflicting deadlines, varying benefits options and differing risk appetites make it challenging for couples to coordinate their choices. However, you can make

Author Stephanie Dhue’s difficult-to-repair microwave. Courtesy Stephanie Dhue I bought a General Electric microwave oven in 2020 for $355. Recently, I noticed the interior light was out. I told my husband, since he’s the one who takes care of repairs in our house. He took a look, only to learn that this wasn’t going to