Warning millions more could be stung by Reeves’ tax raid on pensions A 2,000-a-year cap on salary sacrifice contributions will come into effect from 2029 The Independent UK · Feb 6
7 Frugal Habits to Keep Even When You're Rich Some frugal habits are worth it, no matter what tax bracket you're in. Kiplinger · Feb 6
Why Picking a Retirement Age Feels Impossible (and How to Finally Decide) Struggling with picking a date? Experts explain how to get out of your head and retire on your own terms. Kiplinger · Feb 6
Retiring Next Year? Now Is the Time to Start Designing What Your Retirement Will Look Like This is when you should be shifting your focus from growing your portfolio to designing an income and tax strategy that aligns your resources with your purpose. Kiplinger · Feb 6
I'm a Financial Planner: This Layered Approach for Your Retirement Money Can Help Lower Your Stress To be confident about retirement, consider building a safety net by dividing assets into distinct layers and establishing a regular review process. Here's how. Kiplinger · Feb 6
How a TikTok trend is making personal finance admin a communal activity A personal finance expert shares tips on how to throw an admin night party with your friends The Independent UK · Feb 6
8 Household Expenses Retirees Say Are No Longer Predictable Retirement is supposed to be the season of steadier living—fewer surprises, fewer “rush” purchases, and a budget that finally behaves. But a lot of retirees... Saving Advice · Feb 5
Warning issued over new salary sacrifice rules set to impact pensions The schemes enable people to maintain their take-home pay as they end up paying lower national insurance contributions The Independent UK · Feb 5
8 Monthly Bills That Are Quietly Growing for Retirees on Fixed Income Retirement planning usually accounts for the big expenses: housing, healthcare, and food. But in 2026, the real threat to a fixed income isn’t necessarily a... Saving Advice · Feb 5
The 3 Most Expensive Mistakes Parents Make When Saving for College Image Source: Shutterstock.com Kids Ain't Cheap · Feb 5
7 Financial Requests From Adult Children That Derail Retirement Budgets Retirement is supposed to be the time when you focus on your own financial security. But in 2026, the “Bank of Mom and Dad” is... Saving Advice · Feb 5
‘Slaughter’ of savings rates will sadden hard-pressed households, expert warns The Bank of England base rate was held on Thursday but Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said 70% of savings providers have already cut rates in 2026. The Independent UK · Feb 5
3 Smart Reasons to Use a Five-Year CD Before You Retire Learn when a 5-year CD makes sense, how it can protect your savings and the costly mistake to avoid. Kiplinger · Feb 5
Love and Legacy: What Couples Rarely Talk About (But Should) Couples who talk openly about finances, including estate planning, are more likely to head into retirement joyfully. How can you get the conversation going? Kiplinger · Feb 5
Saving Advice · Feb 4 Why February Is When Retirement Assumptions Start Cracking January is full of fresh starts, but February is when reality checks show up. The holiday bills are done, the first paychecks of the year...
Saving Advice · Feb 4 6 Social Security Triggers That Reduce Benefits Without a Formal Notice Most people expect Social Security to change only when they get an official letter, but the first clue is often smaller: a deposit that’s lower...
Grocery Coupon Guide · Feb 4 5 Ways Your Grocery Store Loyalty App is Tracking Your Spending That little barcode you scan for “members-only” prices feels harmless, especially when it saves you a few dollars. But a grocery loyalty program isn’t just a discount tool—it’s a data tool, too, and it gets smarter every time you shop. The good news is that tracking isn’t automatically evil, and…
Kiplinger · Feb 4 Your Savings Account May Be Costing You More Than You Think Still earning less than 1% on your savings? Learn where to keep your savings to earn more without sacrificing access.
Kiplinger · Feb 4 We're 62 With $1.4 Million. I Want to Sell Our Beach House to Retire Now, But My Wife Wants to Keep It and Work Until 70. I want to sell the $610K vacation home and retire now, but my wife envisions a beach retirement in 8 years. We asked financial advisers to weigh in.
Kiplinger · Feb 4 Want to Avoid Leaving Chaos in Your Wake? Don't Leave Behind an Outdated Estate Plan An outdated or incomplete estate plan could cause confusion for those handling your affairs at a difficult time. This guide highlights what to update and when.
Saving Advice · Feb 3 9 Reasons More Than Half of Americans Are Terrified of Their Emergency Savings Emergency funds sound comforting in theory, but they can feel scary in real life. Many people look at their emergency savings and see a number...
Saving Advice · Feb 3 6 Shared Expense Arrangements That Rarely Stay Fair Splitting costs with someone else sounds simple until real life starts shifting under your feet. One person gets a raise, another loses hours, someone starts...
Saving Advice · Feb 3 7 Retirement Account Mistakes That Create Tax Headaches Retirement accounts are supposed to be the safe harbor of your financial life—places where your money grows protected from the IRS. However, the tax code...
Clever Dude · Feb 3 Why Retirement Triggers Divorce When Financial Expectations Don’t Match Reality “Gray divorce” is on the rise for a number of reasons. Longer life expectancies, decreased social stigma, and increased financial independence have all allowed couples to seek happiness beyond their married lives. Unfortunately, when retirement hits, many people find that they are no longer compatible with their partners. No kids…
Saving Advice · Feb 2 Seniors Are Saving $100+ a Month With These 11 Amazon Items (Most Under $25) When you’re living on a fixed income, every unnecessary expense feels heavier than it used to. And while Amazon can be a dangerous place for...