2 Incredibly Cheap Value Stocks to Buy Now
In this aging bull market, you might not think there are many value stocks still trading at sizable discounts relative to their long-term fundamentals. However, there are a few well-known names with extremely attractive valuations bumping around in this heated market — that is, when viewed from the perspective of a long-term-oriented investor. Top healthcare […]
2 Top Dividend Stocks for Savvy Investors
It’s easy for many investors to brush aside companies like Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), which is struggling to convince investors it has upside as the U.S. new vehicle market slows, and The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) as snacking trends seem to be tilting toward healthier options. But savvy investors recognize both companies are already adapting to […]
When Can I Collect My Full Social Security Retirement Benefit?
Social Security is a retirement program that tens of millions of seniors rely on. Data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) shows that 62% of all retired workers depends on the program for at least half of their monthly income, with about a third of all seniors leaning on Social Security for virtually all of […]
Social Security benefits buy 34 percent less than in 2000, study shows
If you feel like your Social Security check doesn’t stretch as far as it once did, there’s a likely explanation for it. Since 2000, the buying power of monthly benefits has fallen by more than a third, according to an annual report released Thursday by the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group based in Alexandria, […]
Budgeting tips when a pay rise cuts your benefit
While transitioning off the welfare system can be difficult, a financial advisor warns people about getting too comfortable being on the benefit. With the Government’s families package increases on the horizon, Working for Families has been called into question. In one case a solo mother of three who took on extra hours and received a […]
How to throw a dream wedding on a budget
Jessica Goldblatt admits that Dreams on a Dime is a slightly misleading name for the San Francisco wedding planning business she founded in 2007. It’s not a cut-rate service for couples who want a lavish event but can’t pay full price. “It’s more about getting the biggest bang for your buck,” she says. This would […]