Many women are aware that a woman in the U.S. generally makes about 80 cents to each dollar a man earns. Much of that shortfall has been explained by criteria such as education and work experience — women are more likely to work part time and take time off over the course of their careers,
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Are you prepared to dig a little deeper into your wallet? If not, you may have to make some choices about the products you buy and your budget, thanks to the latest round of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods that went into effect earlier this month, as well as
You know you need to put money away for retirement. But how much do you really need to save? It’s a question that confounds many individuals. And not knowing can contribute to one big fear: that they will run out of money in their later years. ATABOY | Getty Images A new tool aims to
Equities. Shares. Dividends. Asset classes. Investing is filled with unfamiliar terms. You’ve heard how risky the stock market is. You know you have to put your money in the right places at the right time. “People can be paralyzed even before they start,” said David Wilson, a certified financial planner at Watts Capital in New
Not every relationship lasts forever. And the one with your financial advisor doesn’t need to, either. If the market’s wild ride and your recent returns have made you rethink the advice you’ve been getting, it could be time to consider a switch. However, knowing when or how to break up with your advisor is difficult.
RgStudio | E+ | Getty Images You can get 50,000 bonus miles or a $100 statement credit. How about free checked bags or rental insurance? Sound good? Well, have we got a card for you. So goes the irresistible sales pitch of sexy rewards and perks that many credit card issuers make to an American
Jens Karlsson | Flickr | Getty Images Many people nearing retirement and craving warmth think of Florida. Yet some destinations offer even more idyllic weather — if you’re willing to look beyond the U.S. A new report by International Living, a guide to retirement abroad, ranks destinations where you might think about spending your later
David Young-Wolff | Getty Images Generally speaking, the higher your credit score, the better off you are when seeking a loan. But the recovery time from a missed payment or financial setback of any kind differs for everyone. As many consumers know, your credit score plays a big role in daily life. It can determine
When John Sullivan’s aging mother needed to move, it was a challenging experience. Sullivan’s mother had macular degeneration and couldn’t drive anymore. Consequently, he and his brother looked for senior living communities. But they had many questions, many of which they didn’t know the answer to. Adding to those difficulties, they were trying to sell
Carl Icahn at the 6th annual CNBC Institutional Investor Delivering Alpha Conference on September 13, 2016. Heidi Gutman | CNBC If you’re thinking of following Carl Icahn from high-tax New York to sunny Miami, you’ll need to do more than just change your driver’s license to make it official. The billionaire investor has told his