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What 50-Year-Olds Should Have Already Done to Prep for Retirement 10/25/2018 08:00pm • Financial planners frequently tell stories of clients who visit seeking advice only weeks or months before their planned retirement. Some people have already submitted their retirement papers when they first meet with a financial professional. That's way too late. Some people in their 50s and 60s h What Insurance Agents Wish You Knew About Keeping Your Home Safe 10/24/2018 08:00pm • The risk of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, flooding and fires, and the danger of becoming the victim of a break-in are common stressors for homeowners. Whether you're concerned about flood damage or being left vulnerable to vandals and thieves, if you're looking to keep your home safe, it's Smart Strategies for Traveling With a Credit Card 10/24/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're visiting another state or traveling abroad, your credit card could be put in more threatening situations than when used at home. You should always be aware of how you use and safeguard your credit card information, even if you're a seasoned traveler. Additionally, if you want to trav 7 Founder-CEOs Doing Fabulously for Shareholders 10/23/2018 08:00pm • Founder knows best.On Wall Street, everyone's looking for an edge. Ironically, the elusive advantage that everyone from portfolio managers to private investors are seeking might not be so thoroughly hidden: many of the world's best stocks are led by founder-CEOs. A 2009 paper in The Journal of Finan Do You Need Good Credit in Retirement? 10/23/2018 08:00pm • You may have followed your credit score closely during your working years, when milestones often coincided with credit checks for mortgages and car loans. However, certain factors related to credit change when you enter retirement. You might not have a mortgage anymore, and have no plans to purchas How to Spot Credit Repair Scams 10/22/2018 08:00pm • Credit repair companies can help you dispute errors on your credit reports, but they can't do anything for you that you can't do on your own. What's more, credit repair scams are common and can leave you worse off than when you started. What Is Credit Repair?The term "credit repair" is often misunde 5 Steps to Protect Your Investment Portfolio 10/21/2018 08:00pm • Just 46 percent of Americans have a rainy day fund, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which means that 54 percent of Americans may be just one unplanned emergency away from financial insecurity. If you're an investor, you may not feel like this statistic applies to you. Aft What your car knows about you — and who it's telling 10/19/2018 08:36am • WASHINGTON — Today's vehicles have sensors that continuously monitor hundreds of data points — everything from a driver's steering, acceleration and braking habits to fuel use, emissions and engine hours — and those vehicles aren't keeping that information to themselves. Sensors also includ What would you do if you won the lottery? 10/18/2018 10:59pm • WASHINGTON — With the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots totaling over $1 billion, we asked the question on our Facebook page: What would you do if you won the lottery? Our readers and listeners daydreamed of the possibilities and shared their answers with us. The replies ranged any How Often Should I Check My Credit Report? 10/18/2018 08:00pm • In the wake of rampant data breaches, you hear it now more than ever: You need to check your credit report. And it's true -- periodically reviewing your credit report is necessary for catching fraud and errors. But how often do you actually need to check your credit? Once a year is the minimum, but 5 Times Going Into Debt Makes Sense 10/18/2018 08:00pm • Books, blogs and financial programs all have a message for you: Ditch your debt. However, some finance experts say that advice is short-sighted. "Debt is a tool," says James C. Kelly, vice president and wealth strategist with financial firm PNC Wealth Management. He likens debt to a hammer. Dependi 5 Simple Steps to Prepare for a Roadside Emergency 10/16/2018 08:00pm • Nobody wants to face a roadside emergency. They're sometimes dangerous, often expensive and time-consuming, and almost always extremely inconvenient. Many of the worst aspects of roadside emergencies can be mitigated by taking a few steps in advance to prepare yourself. Being ready for an emergency How to Pick Your Second Credit Card 10/15/2018 08:00pm • Your first credit card may have been your first experience with credit, so you may not have an amazing interest rate or best-in-class rewards. If you've been able to build or improve your credit score since then, you may now qualify for better terms and perks. Here's what you should consider as you Why Black and Hispanic Kids Are More Likely to Die of Some Cancers 10/14/2018 08:00pm • A raft of research suggests that socioeconomic factors such as disparities in income and education are responsible for a sharp division in health outcomes for blacks and Hispanics on one end and whites on the other. Overall, blacks and Hispanics are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions like 7 Budgeting Tips for New Parents 10/10/2018 08:00pm • Having a baby is expensive. According to the latest "Cost of Raising a Child Report" released in 2015 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a middle-income family will spend approximately $12,980 each year on child-related expenses. While prepping ahead is key to managing a new child's needs, ther