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#485 Top Tips for Boomers Who Want to Shore Up Their Retirement

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 financial outlook for subsequent generations.Yet even though they may comprise the last generation to reap the full benefits of Social Security, Ba... see more

#476 4 Ways to Reduce Retirement Plan Fees

One of the easiest and surest ways to maximize a return on an investment (ROI) is to minimize the fees and expenses associated with it. Any fee that you pay to a broker or mutual fund company, for example, is money that you don't get to keep for yourself. Even small differences in total return ov... see more

#439 Uber and Lyft Expansions: Locations and Services

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 serving 100 cities; less than eight months later, it serves about 250. Meanwhile, Lyft co-founder John Zimmer told CNBC that his company is looking to ... see more

#393 How To Find A New Financial Advisor Who's Right For You

What would you do if your personal physician or long-time lawyer unexpectedly died? Or announced his or her plans to retire? Or upped and moved far away?A seismic change like this can be difficult to deal with. Such a disruption may cause you to re-think your priorities and force you to fi... see more

#377 How to Avoid Outliving Your Reverse Mortgage

While reverse mortgages are sometimes advertised as providing a secure of income for the rest of your life – and they can, under the right conditions – running out of proceeds sooner than you expected to is one of the major risks of taking out this type of loan. There are several different ... see more

#354 Will Tesla Cars Ever Be Affordable? (TSLA)

Tesla Motors (TSLA) automobiles are highly sought after. Tesla's high performance, all-electric cars also command a very high price tag.The Model S sedan was originally unveiled in 2009 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $57,400. The new 2015 Model S st... see more

#287 3 Top Luxury Retirement Communities Near San Diego, California

California has long been one of the most popular retirement destinations in the United States. It is famous for its beautiful beaches, varying climate and diverse culture. In general, California typically has mild winters and dry and hot summers. Farther inland, higher altitudes have a climate mo... see more

#264 5 Costs Associated With Renting An Apartment

In high school, my friends and I would fantasize about moving into our own apartments as soon as we turned 18, with the goal of escaping the tyranny of our parents' rule and finally knowing the freedom of doing whatever we wanted all day. Eighteen came and went, of course, and soon I was about to... see more

#150 How Retirees Can Pay for the Dentist

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 retirees struggle to make ends meet. To make matters worse, there's another expense that retirees or those nearing the retirement age often overlook: ... see more