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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Helping Your Kids Buy a House?

Paying off your mortgage before helping your kids buy a house sounds wonderfully tidy. The parents enter retirement debt-free, the children get a financial head start, and everyone celebrates with a housewarming dinner that nobody has to finance.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 20

The Problem With Taking Money Advice From Someone Who Got Rich 30 Years Ago

Money advice from someone who built a fortune 30 years ago comes with an appealing feature: proof that the strategy worked. A paid-off house, a comfortable retirement, and a healthy investment portfolio make a persuasive case. Unfortunately, financial success can hide just how much the world changed between the first…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 20

Your Financial Advisor Says You’re on Track — But Have You Asked This Question?

Your financial advisor says you’re on track for retirement. Your investments look reasonable, your savings follow the plan, and your projected numbers seem reassuring. Before leaving that meeting feeling financially accomplished, ask one question: “What happens if life doesn’t go according to this plan?”

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 20

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You Find an Old Savings Bond in Your Parents’ House — Is It Still Worth Money?

An old savings bond tucked inside a desk drawer could hold real money, even if its owner bought it decades ago. But the date on the bond matters more than its age, and some bonds stopped earning interest years ago. The first thing to check is the issue date, not…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 20

73% of Consumers Say Their Internet Bills Rose This Year — Is Yours One of Them?

Your internet bill can climb even when your household habits stay exactly the same. The same router sits on the same shelf, the same devices connect every day, and nobody suddenly starts downloading the entire internet. Yet the monthly charge keeps creeping upward.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 20

Americans Are Spending More Again — But Their Credit Card Debt Tells Another Story

Americans are opening their wallets again, but their credit card balances tell a less comfortable story. A busy restaurant, a crowded shopping center, or a cart full of online purchases can suggest that households feel financially secure. Yet spending and financial stability are two very different things, and a credit…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 20

A Cheap Medicare Premium Can Be Expensive in the Wrong Plan

A Medicare plan with a $0 monthly premium can look like an easy win, especially for retirees watching every dollar. But the monthly price tells only part of the story. Doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital stays, and restrictions on where you receive care can make a seemingly inexpensive plan cost more…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 20

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How Do You Spend Retirement Money When You Have No Idea How Long You’ll Live?

Retirement savings must cover a life span nobody can predict. That creates an awkward problem: spending too freely could leave a retiree short of money, while spending too cautiously could turn retirement into decades of unnecessary penny-pinching. Neither outcome sounds particularly appealing after years of working toward financial freedom.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 20

Higher Earners Over 50 Lost a 401(k) Tax Break in 2026 — Here’s What Changed

Higher earners over 50 face a new 401(k) rule in 2026, and it changes when they pay income taxes on some retirement contributions. Workers whose previous-year wages from their current plan sponsor exceeded $150,000 must generally make their eligible catch-up contributions on a Roth basis. That means they lose the…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 20

How Do You Make A Relationship Budget For You And Your Girlfriend?

A relationship budget helps you and your girlfriend enjoy spending time together without letting every date, grocery run, or weekend getaway become a financial guessing game. The awkward part usually isn’t the math. It’s figuring out what feels fair when two people have different incomes, spending habits, and ideas about…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

The Strange Reason Some People Receive Social Security Checks After They Die

Social Security checks can arrive after a recipient dies, creating an awkward problem for grieving families: the money shows up, but the government may want it back. The explanation involves a payment schedule that catches many people off guard, especially when funeral expenses and household bills already demand attention.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

Your Bank Accidentally Deposits $50,000 Into Your Account — Can You Keep It?

A surprise $50,000 bank deposit can make an ordinary Tuesday feel unusually promising. Unfortunately, a bigger balance does not necessarily mean more money to spend. If your bank accidentally credits your account with someone else’s money, you generally cannot legally keep it simply because the bank made the mistake.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

IRS Changes Credit and Debit Card Tax Payment Rules — What Taxpayers Should Know About Fees

The Internal Revenue Service has finalized new regulations that could change how Americans pay their federal taxes using credit and debit cards. The changes allow the IRS to accept card payments directly rather than requiring taxpayers to complete transactions through separate third-party payment processors.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

The “Couch Economy” Is Changing How Americans Spend Their Money

The couch economy describes a curious shift in American spending: people can spend an entire evening at home and still send money to half a dozen businesses without getting up. Dinner arrives at the door, a streaming service supplies the entertainment, an online retailer delivers tomorrow’s impulse purchase, and a…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

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The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

Nearly 1 in 5 Buy Now, Pay Later Households Have a Payment Over $500

Buy now, pay later makes a purchase feel smaller by breaking the price into installments. That can work beautifully for a planned expense, until several purchases start demanding money from the same paycheck. For nearly one in five households using these services, a payment exceeding $500 adds another wrinkle to…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

Americans Say Their Free Time Is Worth $87 an Hour — But What Are They Actually Paying to Save It?

Americans put a price on their free time, and apparently, an hour away from chores is worth $87. That sounds generous until the grocery delivery fee, cleaning bill, and takeout receipt start competing for the same dollars.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

Your Personal Information Is in a Scammer’s Hands — What Should You Do First?

Your personal information has fallen into a scammer’s hands, and your first instinct might be to change every password you own. Resist the urge to spend the next three hours resetting accounts while forgetting the one that matters most. Your first move should depend on what the scammer obtained and…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

The Medicare Decision That Could Quietly Change Your Retirement Budget in 2027

Medicare coverage can look affordable until a prescription changes, a favorite doctor leaves a plan, or a routine appointment generates an unexpected bill. For retirees planning their 2027 budgets, choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage could influence far more than the monthly premium.

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The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

Why Some Retirees Are Done Trying to Leave Their Kids a Fortune

Some retirees no longer want to spend their later years protecting an inheritance their children might not need for decades. They would rather enjoy the money they saved, help their families while they can, and stop treating every purchase like a threat to their children’s future.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 19

Your Kids Think You’re Rich — Should They Know How Much You Actually Have?

Your kids see the house, the vacations, and the paid-off cars. They may assume their parents have a mountain of money tucked away somewhere, preferably with their names written on it. Meanwhile, those parents might spend retirement worrying about healthcare bills, rising property taxes, and whether their savings will last…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 18

Can You Buy A Home In The Gig Economy?

Thankfully, gig workers can buy homes in the United States. Freelancers, rideshare drivers, delivery workers, independent contractors, and other self-employed earners can qualify for mortgages. However, a bank may see a busy month full of deposits and still struggle to decide how much that person can afford.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 18

Your Parents Need $1,000 a Month — Can You Afford to Become Their Pension?

Your parents need another $1,000 every month, and they have decided to ask you for help. Maybe Social Security covers their groceries and utilities but leaves little for everything else. Perhaps rent climbed, insurance premiums jumped, or an unexpected bill exposed just how thin their retirement budget has become.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 18

When Renting in Retirement Makes More Sense Than Owning

Renting in retirement can make more financial sense than owning a home, even for people who have spent decades paying down a mortgage. The surprising part? A paid-off house can still put considerable pressure on a retirement budget, especially when repairs, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance compete with everyday expenses.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 18

Your Parents Don’t Owe You an Inheritance

An inheritance can become part of a family’s financial expectations long before anyone writes a will. Adult children may count on a future windfall to pay off a mortgage, retire comfortably, or finally afford a house. Parents, meanwhile, may want to travel, renovate their kitchen, help a grandchild with college,…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 18

The Financial Difference Between Dying at 75 and Living to 105 Is Enormous

Retiring at 65 looks very different if retirement lasts 10 years instead of 40. The difference between dying at 75 and living to 105 can reshape everything from monthly budgets to housing decisions, investment withdrawals, and family inheritances.

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