| Date | Title | Description |
| 15.08.2026 | AOC says she’s been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here’s how much the procedure can cost | Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said the decision to freeze her eggs took time “to consider, weigh and save up for.”
That’s not surprising: A single egg freezing cycle, including hormone stimulation and the retrieval procedure, costs... |
| 22.07.2026 | Fidelity says 2026 retirees may spend $185,500 on healthcare. One category may push those costs higher | A 65-year-old who retires in 2026 may spend an average of $185,500 on health and medical expenses in retirement, according to Fidelity Investments.
That is up 7.5% from last year as certain healthcare costs rise, according to the research.
... |
| 09.05.2026 | Dying with a health savings account can leave a tax bomb for heirs | Health savings accounts, or HSAs, carry a three-pronged tax advantage for account holders.
Non-spouses, such as children and grandchildren, who inherit HSAs don’t receive these tax benefits, however,
The account is immediately taxable as in... |
| 08.05.2026 | Most women are confident savers, survey finds — but where they stash their cash could be a problem | Roughly half — 51% — of women hold their non-retirement funds either in traditional checking or savings accounts, or in physical cash, according to a recent Vanguard survey.
Many of them also say that money is earning less than 3%, which is... |
| 07.05.2026 | Iran war market jitters offer silver lining for investors | Stock market gyrations amid the Iran war have been relatively tame by historical standards.
Investors unnerved by the recent selloff should examine whether their stock allocations align with their risk tolerance.
The Iran war has triggered ... |
| 28.03.2026 | Expecting to fight about money with your partner? You might be wrong, study finds | Many couples are dealing with their fair share of financial stresses, such as navigating debt or trying to buy a house. Talking about it together can help.
But people in romantic relationships tend to expect financial discussions with their... |
| 26.03.2026 | Family caregivers now provide $1 trillion worth of care annually, AARP finds | About 59 million caregivers provide care for an adult family member, neighbor or friend, according to a new report from the AARP Public Policy Institute.
Their time adds up to 49.5 billion hours of care, representing $1.01 trillion in total... |
| 31.10.2025 | Millions face ‘huge sticker shock’ when ACA open enrollment starts Nov. 1 | Open enrollment for health insurance offered via the Affordable Care Act marketplace starts Nov. 1 in most states.
Prospective enrollees will likely see much higher premiums for health insurance.
That’s largely because enhanced subsidies th... |
| 23.08.2025 | Retirement age ‘should’ be 58, survey respondents say, on average. Here’s what financial advisors recommend | Surveyed Americans said retirement age “should” be 58, on average, according to a recent report by Empower.
As of 2024, on average, men retire at age 64 while women retire at age 62, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston... |
| 16.08.2025 | 27 is the ‘ideal’ age to start saving for retirement, survey-takers say — but CFPs suggest even earlier | On average, surveyed Americans say you should start saving for retirement at age 27, according to a recent report by Empower, which polled 1,001 adults on June 2.
Respondents also say you should be able to retire at age 58; on average, men ... |
| 25.06.2025 | Most Americans say this financial milestone makes you an adult | These days, parents often provide their adult children with some form of financial support, including help with rent, car insurance and utility bills.
When it comes to achieving financial independence, roughly three-quarters of Americans be... |
| 23.06.2025 | Here’s the salary Americans say they now need to earn to live comfortably | Nearly half of Americans surveyed said they need to earn a six-figure income to live comfortably, according to a new Bankrate report.
Altogether, the share of adults who feel less confident about their financial standing ticked higher in 20... |
| 17.05.2025 | Long-term care costs can be a ‘huge problem,’ experts say. Here’s why | About 1 in 7 Americans will spend at least $100,000 out of pocket for long-term care.
Health insurance generally doesn’t cover long-term care services, and Medicare doesn’t cover most expenses. Not everyone qualifies for Medicaid, and few h... |
| 08.05.2025 | Americans believe real estate, gold are the best long-term investments. They’re wrong, advisors say | More than a third of surveyed Americans view real estate as the best long-term investment, according to a new report by Gallup, a global analytics and advisory firm.
Others are more bullish on gold as a long-term investment, the report foun... |
| 17.04.2025 | The Cash Conundrum: Safety or Stagnation? | In the world of investing, cash often shines like a beacon of safety. When markets tumble, many investors flee to cash, seeking refuge from the storm. But is this sanctuary as secure as it seems? Recent trends suggest that while cash may fe... |
| 15.04.2025 | Cash may feel safe when stocks slide, but it has risks | Investors have fled stocks in favor of perceived safe havens like cash amid tariff-fueled market volatility.
Cash may feel safer, but it also comes with risks for long-term savers, experts said.
Cash interest rates generally lag stock retur... |
| 26.03.2025 | The New Reality of Independence: Young Adults and the Loneliness of Living Alone | In the modern landscape of adulthood, living alone has become a rite of passage. Yet, this journey often leads to unexpected loneliness. As young adults step into their own spaces, they find freedom, but also isolation. The transition from ... |
| 25.03.2025 | 50% of parents financially support adult children, report finds. Here’s how much it costs them | For the first time, the share of parents financially supporting a child older than 18 reached 50%, according to a new report.
Parents now spend about $1,474 a month, on average, on their adult children — a three-year high.
To get by these d... |
| 22.03.2025 | Are designer handbags an actual investment? Here’s how returns stack up | As far as investments go, only a few luxury designer handbags gain, rather than lose, value over time.
Hermes Birkin bags have an average annual increase in value of 14.2%, outperforming the S&P 500.
However, framing such designer purch... |
| 16.03.2025 | More Americans with college degrees are working multiple jobs, Fed report finds | In 2024, roughly half of Americans holding multiple jobs have a college degree, according to a new analysis by the Federal Reserve.
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that roughly 8.9 million workers held multi... |
| 12.03.2025 | Women will get most of the $124 trillion ‘great wealth transfer.’ Here’s why | An estimated $124 trillion will change hands by 2048 as part of the greatest generational wealth transfer in history.
Women stand to benefit disproportionately, studies show.
Here are a few key considerations to help prepare.
As part of the... |
| - | A city famous for its beaches is helping residents age in place. What to know if you want to stay in your home | Most retirees would prefer to spend their final days at home, but high costs and lack of accessibility to services can get in the way.
Some cities are experimenting with community models that help provide support to older adults, making it ... |
| - | Here’s what should be on your financial to-do list for 2025, top advisors say | Paying off debt is a top financial resolution in the new year, according to a recent survey.
Financial advisors say other moves, including prioritizing mindful spending, can help bring better balance to your financial health in the new year... |
| - | FDIC coverage limits may be raised above $250,000 again. How experts say you can have more of your deposits insured | The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank continues to prompt scrutiny of FDIC coverage limits, which are generally $250,000 per depositor.
On Friday, President Joe Biden said the FDIC may guarantee deposits above $250,000 if f... |
| - | As markets absorb tariff news, it's a wake-up call for individual investors, experts say | Plans for tariffs on goods from Canada and China and Mexico prompted markets to temporarily fall on Monday.
The news is a wake-up call for individual investors to revisit their portfolios and household budgets, experts say.
President Donald... |
| - | Americans expect to spend a record $14.6 billion on their significant others for Valentine’s Day, report finds | Americans plan to spend $14.6 billion on their significant others for Valentine’s Day, according to the National Retail Federation.
While consumers may not feel great about the broader economy, “they still feel very willing to spend on what... |
| - | You can still buy a sofa for $399 — here’s why you may not want to | A decadeslong effort to mass produce furniture at a lower cost has led to a decline in quality, overall, experts say.
What was lost along the way was “repairability,” says CoCo Ree Lemery, a professor of furniture and industrial design at P... |
