Financial Habits and Retirement Planning in America
This story examines how perceived social status can impact personal finances and retirement planning in America, suggesting that 'looking poor' might be beneficial for long-term financial security.
14 Feb, 12:30 — 15 Feb, 19:31
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Coverage (21 sources)
‘Am I crazy?’ My boyfriend’s parents say he doesn’t earn enough to marry me. Who is to blame here?
The Moneyist: “I have a Valentine’s message for you, but you won’t read it in a Hallmark card.”
By Quentin Fottrell
Read at source →My elderly mother has dementia. My sister sold her house and has hidden the proceeds. What can we do?
“My sister is planning to move out of state and feels it is her right to control the money.”
By Quentin Fottrell
Read at source →‘I’m a loner’: I’m 62 with a multimillion-dollar portfolio and no heirs. Should I find a wife for my twilight years?
“I have never been married, have no siblings, and both my parents have passed away.”
By Quentin Fottrell
Read at source →‘I’m close to retiring’: I’m behind on my property tax. Is this a really bad time to sell my house?
“I’ve never been late on a mortgage, so this makes me nervous.”
By Quentin Fottrell
Read at source →"I Took It Back And Stated The Reason Why I Was Returning It. I Refuse To Normalize This": People Are Sharing The Annoying Fees That We Collectively Should Refuse To Pay
Read at source →‘We have no prenup’: I want rights of survivorship in our marital home. My wife prefers tenants in common. Now what?
“She is an old-school farm girl who inherited all her money and wants to pass it down to her children.”
By Quentin Fottrell
Read at source →‘I’m part of a blended family that didn’t blend well’: My stepsister added her mailing address to our mother’s bank account. Can she be trusted?
“It’s things like this that make me wonder what else she might be doing.”
By Quentin Fottrell
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