About 10 million American homes feature an inground pool. For many Americans, installing a pool is the closest equivalent of an extravagant home feature — a sign that you “made it” in America. Yet a pool is probably the least interesting feature in a celebrity home. Some have backyard mini-mansions, experimental sinks, and mattresses that […]
The only thing that can be more expensive than attaining higher education may be the price of ignorance. Still, the cost of tuition is high. The average one-year tuition for a private college is $37,000 and $22,600 at a public college. Tuition may be a moot now since the pandemic caused the closure of most […]
Financial markets often are directly correlated to the macroeconomic, social and political factors far out of our control. Herds of investors are prone to reacting in extremes whenever these macro factors exhibit sudden change. The coronavirus shutdowns are a prime example. But the same factors — fear, panic, herd mentality — drove the declines in […]
Tsinghua University in Beijing has ascended to the number one position in the 2025-2026 U.S. News Best Global Universities rankings for computer science, marking a historic milestone for Chinese higher education. Five other institutions from mainland China and Hong Kong also secured places in the top 10, underscoring Asia’s growing dominance in the field. In […]
When’s the best time to buy or sell a home? That’s a great question. A lot depends on who you are, seller or buyer. Traditionally, the best time of year to sell a house is in the spring. There are more active buyers in the market, so you have a higher chance of selling your […]
As you approach the age of 50, it’s essential to start planning for your financial future. This includes making smart financial moves that will help you secure your finances for the years to come. Here are five financial moves that a person over 50 should make immediately. Review and update your retirement plan By the […]
There was a time when American workers could simply rely on company-run pension plans for their retirement planning. But now that employees have the freedom to call the shots when it comes to saving and investing their own money, things don’t seem that easy. Most people make a lot of mistakes while preparing for retirement, […]
As well all know, expenses may change from one year to the next, and the amount you spend may change throughout retirement as well. That’s why, for many current and future retirees, knowing what retirement income will be taxed is important as you plan for future needs. Here are four common sources of retirement income […]
According to the Retirement Preparedness Measure (RPM) more than half of Americans need to take action with smart money moves if they are going to reach their retirement savings goals. While the average RPM is 74%, a shocking 41% of Americans have an RPM of 65 or lower. This places them squarely in the “poor” […]
Most Americans don’t take life insurance for granted because almost one out of every two Americans don’t have it. According to the Insurance Information Institute, only about 54% of Americans had life insurance coverage in 2020. About 50% of Americans overestimate the actual cost of life insurance. However, the cost of a life insurance premium […]
