The Best Jobs for Self-Employed Workers

uzhursky / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Imagine working from a beach in Portugal, or being able to take Fridays off to go paddleboarding with your kids. You don’t have to daydream about doing these things. With the rise of remote work, it’s easier than ever to find a self-employed or … Read more

25 Tax Planning Tips for Now and the Future

sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Tax season is upon us. This is a great time to think about your future plans and how you can position yourself to reduce your tax expenditures. Future taxes, particularly in retirement, can be surprising. Here are tips for keeping more of your money … Read more

10 Housing Markets That Are Cooling Fastest

Jonathan Park / Shutterstock.com Housing markets that were the soaring stars during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are now coming back down to earth, according to real-estate brokerage firm Redfin. Sales also are lagging in markets that are known as technology hubs as widespread layoffs hit that industry, according to a Redfin analysis of … Read more

Beware This Common Social Security Planning Mistake

Americans are way off-target about how much they will likely earn from Social Security during retirement. But taking one simple step can reduce the degree of the error dramatically, according to new research. People in their 50s and 60s underestimate their future Social Security benefits by an average of $1,896 a year, or 11.5%, according … Read more

10 Things Preventing You From Getting Rich

Everyone wants to be a millionaire. And not just the kind that only has seven figures in total assets if you include your house, retirement funds and a shakedown of your kids to get back all the money you’ve loaned them over the years. That day isn’t coming. But you can still carve out major … Read more