You’ve probably heard there’s a retirement crisis in America. In study after study, half of Americans expect to struggle financially in their golden years because they won’t have enough retirement savings. Did you know it’s getting even worse, though? Now it’s more than half of Americans, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s an example: Boston…

If you’re thinking about canceling a credit card — or two or three — it’s not as simple as just cutting it up and tossing the tiny pieces. There are a few additional steps you should make to ensure you’re not tanking your credit score. Whether you’re sick of the measly travel rewards (travel in 2020…

If you’re looking for ways to spend your spare time now that the kids have flown the nest, or to add a little extra money to your savings and travel funds, a side hustle could be your answer. It could be something you’ve always dreamed of doing or a new-found hobby that could generate some…

No need to search the couch cushions to drum up some extra money. Here, money gurus and real people reveal the savvy places to find (and save!) money with ease. Claim lost money here. “There’s actually more than $49 billion in unclaimed assets in the U.S. — from utility security deposits to tax refunds! To…

If your nest egg isn’t where you’d like it to be, one of the best ways to boost your savings, financial experts say, is to erase your credit card debt so you aren’t throwing money away each month. “When working on eliminating debt prior to retirement,” says Becky Krieger, CFP, CPA, Managing Director, Client and…

If you’re among the 73 percent of us who received a gift card over the holidays, read on for expert advice on how to get the biggest bang from your plastic buck! Go Shopping Now A staggering $1 billion in gift cards goes unredeemed every year! To make sure yours isn’t one of them: “Use…

Who hasn’t fantasized about hitting a jackpot? Well, you don’t need a trip to the casino to win big — a certain 1955 penny could be in your change jar just waiting to rake in thousands. Although many of us hardly ever look twice at the one cent pieces jangling around in our pockets, the…

By now, maybe you’ve heard about the 1943 penny worth approximately $282,000 that could potentially be in your possession. After sifting through our coin jars and underneath our car seats, this news really got us thinking about what other unknown valuable items we could have lying around the house. On that note, we think it’s…

Are you the family photographer? Do you take the best photos and videos out of everyone you know? And are you a fan of the beach? If you answered “yes” to all those questions, we think you’ll be pleased to know that you can actually get paid for doing all those things you love. The…

Most of the coins rattling around in our wallets and change jars are worth exactly the amount stamped on them — but certain sneaky ones can have much higher values hiding in plain sight. If you’re ever lucky enough to spot a particular 1964 JFK half dollar in your collection, you might be able to…