Author: Daniel Smith

Anyone can make a mistake on their tax return, but the sooner you remedy it, the less costly – in terms of interest and penalties – it will be....

Author: Daniel Smith

Let's face it, there's a secret pleasure attached to American Express metal cards – whether Gold or Platinum. You can imagine the waiter straight...

Author: Daniel Smith

Some segments of the population are more attractive than others to criminals engaged in fraudulent activity. Unfortunately, seniors are very appeal...

Author: Daniel Smith

By Shayla Mars

No one wants to think about the aging of his or her parents, let alone plan for their death. Unfortunately, aging is a part of...

Author: Daniel Smith

The widespread elimination of traditional pension plans and defined benefit plans has created a greater need for individuals to take responsibility...

Author: Daniel Smith

Retirement is supposed to be a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But with the rising costs of housing, food and medical care, many ...

Author: Daniel Smith

While reverse mortgages are sometimes advertised as providing a secure of income for the rest of your life – and they can, under the right cond...

Author: Daniel Smith

Uber currently operates in four times as many cities worldwide as Lyft and is expanding rapidly. In late April 2014, it celebrated a milestone of s...

Author: Daniel Smith

Change is inevitable. In fact, the only thing that is certain is uncertainty. Therefore, it's important to forecast and prepare for the financial c...

Author: Daniel Smith

By Richard Barrington

Low interest rates have made recent years a bleak time for certificates of deposit (CDs). But as interest rates s...

Author: Daniel Smith

California has long been one of the most popular retirement destinations in the United States. It is famous for its beautiful beaches, varying clim...

Author: Daniel Smith

Fraud targeting senior citizens is particularly shocking but, sadly, also quite common. The National Consumer Law Center estimates that phone scams...

Author: Daniel Smith

The enduring success of television programs such as Antiques Roadshow has inspired thousands of Americans to take a new look at family heirlooms lo...

Author: Daniel Smith

Keeping a healthy credit score is essential in order to have access to financing when you need it the most, such as when buying a home or a car. Fi...

Author: Daniel Smith

Baby Boomers have taken a lot of flak from young people, particularly for the impact that their financial choices have had on the economic and fina...

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