Personal Finance: Retirement
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Employee 401(k) accounts are jumping to record levels thanks to the surging stock market and increased contributions from workers and their employers.
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Retirement may be known as the "Golden Years", but make sure you spend them in the black. And forget about the gold watch. Get out your calculator -- you'll need to do some serious math.
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Since financial issues are one of the leading causes of marital strife, it helps to think of the relationship as a merger and not an acquisitiion.
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This is a story about the other homeowners. Not the ones who are having trouble making their mortgage payments and getting all the attention lately. No, this is about the homeowners who do not owe any money on their primary residences because they have paid off their loans.
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It's quite possible the stock prices will end the year lower than where they began. Here are some ways to alleviate the pain.
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Talking about finance doesn’t have to put a damper on romance. Being open and honest about how you feel about money can be critical for developing and maintaining a healthy relationship. Here's some tips.
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It’s a common dilemma for couples. Not only figuring out how much money will be needed for retirement, but also answering broader questions that will take some reflection. Where will we live? Will we work part-time? How much will we travel?
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The number of Americans trading in marriage for cohabitation continues to rise. So, assuming that arrangement means commitment and longevity, couples need to make sure you have an estate plan in place to avoid some very unwelcome surprises down the road.
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Question: Including my house, vehicle, student loans and credit cards, I am $254,104.83 in debt. Currently, I am in the process of trying to sell my house. I can not cut the price and take a loss because I do not have the money to bring to the closing table. I am trying to just break even. Since I do not know when the house is going to sell, I am debating whether or not to borrow the money from my 401(K). Should I wait a while before I borrow the money and see if the house sells or should borrow the money ASAP so that I can start turning things around?
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Question: My question is do I try to refinance my home, sell it, get a different job, or cash in my modest 401k to turn this around? I have survived a very difficult 2 1/2 year custody battle that cost $30,000+. I would do it again for my son's sake and well being. At separation, I was a stay-at-home mother. I went back to school to earn my masters degree in teaching to be an effective single parent in my child's life.
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Question: I would like to put aside some money for my 1 yr old grandchild, what can I invest in other then the 529 plan?
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The days of easy credit are probably over. With housing in a slump, qualifying for a home equity loan or a line of credit is no longer a walk in the park. Buf if you really need to borrow, just what do you do? Here's a few tips on where and how to get the cash.
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The trillion dollar floodgates haven't opened yet, but soon the 76 million baby boomers will want their money back from the retirement accounts they so carefully fed.
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John Burns says staying the course is the only smart path to prosperity. Burns, founder and chief investment officer of Burns Advisory Group, joined CNBC's "Power Lunch" to offer his insights into how to play the market today -- and how to prepare for tomorrow.
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From healthcare to real estate to retirement, there are many steps you can take to spend less and save more.
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Saving for college and estate planning are two major financial concerns for most families.
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A reader recently asked me for tips on how, and when, to switch careers. It's a question I've been asked a few times recently. I've done a lot of research on this topic and would like to share with you some of the things I've learned.
The Suze Orman Show
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A warning on cosigning private student loans for your children. A 31-year-old woman in big debt wants to break free of her parents' support but doesn't know how. Viewers ask if they can afford a Chanel clutch, Green Bay Packers season ticket upgrade.
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The new way you need to think about taking retirement & Social Security. A father of 4 faces tough cuts after maxing out the credit cards. Viewers ask if they can afford 2 ct. diamond earrings, a Maltese puppy
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Crystal asks Suze if she can afford to spend $7,000 on 2-carat diamond stud earrings.