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12 Ways to Ensure You Don't Run Out of Money in Retirement 08/04/2016 08:00pm • Make your money last. Retirement should be a time to relax and indulge in personal pursuits. Unfortunately, many seniors haven't saved enough, and their retirement years may be marked by financial worry and instability. For those who are concerned they don't have enough cash, here are 12 ways to str Most Millennials Don't Expect to Become Millionaires 08/04/2016 08:00pm • Each of us is now responsible for saving for our own retirement, but many young people aren't feeling particularly optimistic about their ability to do so. Most millennials (64 percent) say they don't expect to be able to accumulate $1 million for retirement over their lifetime, according to a Well 30, Thrifty and Thriving: How 3 Money Bloggers Have Achieved Success 08/03/2016 08:00pm • Paying off debt, starting a family, changing careers, buying a home, saving for the future -- these are all major financial milestones that 30-somethings face. And while they are certainly overwhelming, these challenges can be conquered with focus, determination and, of course, knowledge. Skeptical? Phone Swiped? Here's How to Protect Your Financial Information 08/03/2016 08:00pm • There's something terribly unnerving about having your smartphone stolen or lost. "It's very daunting when you realize that we leave an enormous trail of breadcrumbs ," says Adam Levin, chairman and founder of IDT911, an identify theft solutions company, and author of "Swiped: How to Protect Yourse 5 Tips to Keep Your Job Search a Secret 08/02/2016 08:00pm • When you suddenly start sharing updates on LinkedIn, making radical changes to your LinkedIn profile or begin disappearing from the office, you send red flags to colleagues and your manager. It's important for your job security to keep your job search a secret from your fellow employees and your ma 4 Reasons Women Should Consider Hiring a Financial Advisor 08/01/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to accumulating wealth, women are increasingly taking the lead. The BMO Wealth Institute estimates that women now control 51 percent of personal wealth in the U.S., totaling approximately $14 trillion in assets. Despite that achievement, women continue to face unique personal and prof How to Apply for Medicare Without Claiming Social Security 07/31/2016 08:00pm • The Social Security full retirement age is 66 for most baby boomers, and you receive a smaller monthly payout if you sign up at a younger age. Some retirees sign up even later in order to qualify for larger monthly payments later in retirement. However, the Medicare eligibility age remains 65. So, i Day 4: Speeches at the Democratic National Convention 07/28/2016 11:59pm • WASHINGTON — The headliners scheduled to speak on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia include the party's presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, her daughter Chelsea Clinton and retired Gen. John Allen. The description of the day’s theme is provided by the Democratic Pa Day 3: Speeches from the Democratic National Convention 07/27/2016 11:00pm • WASHINGTON — The headliners who spoke on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia included Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's pick for vice president; President Barack Obama; and Vice President Joe Biden. A full schedule of Wednesday's events can be found here. The description o Here's How People in 8 Other Countries Stay Healthy 07/27/2016 08:00pm • When good health is the default The healthiest period of Jason Beckfield's life wasn't when he was training for a marathon, luxuriating at a wellness retreat or following a strict diet. Rather, it was the summer he lived near a chemical plant in Germany that his weight and resting heart rate were lo Out of the Ordinary Places to Look for Job Postings 07/26/2016 08:00pm • Recruiters are trying new things to attract talent. From pictures highlighting the work environment to employees having fun, companies are luring candidates with photos and creative job postings in many places besides the job boards. Why would a recruiter go the extra mile to post jobs in other plac 3 Reasons to Consider Earning a Foreign Language Degree Abroad 07/26/2016 08:00pm • Native American Kim McCabe, who belongs to the Navajo Nation, could say the French language had her at "bonjour." The Colorado native says it was during middle school that she realized how big her world had become, just by speaking another language -- and that mastering French would be her long-ter What's the Healthiest Way to Retire? 07/25/2016 08:00pm • On the verge of retirement? How you hang it up -- and what you do after that -- could, in part, affect whether your golden years seem more like restive alpenglow or a fleeting sunset. Confusing the issue, there's evidence that quitting work can lead to a decline in health, while there's also resear 10 tips for couples and young families to build wealth 07/25/2016 01:00pm • Knowledge is investing power. Perhaps talking about money with your partner has felt a little taboo since the term "gold digger" was coined, but it's healthier than playing fast and loose with your credit card while keeping your spouse in the dark. Most couples (72 percent) say they communicate v Blame-and-claim cycle fuels terrorism 07/25/2016 05:02am • WASHINGTON — Within minutes of the July 14 attack on the streets of Nice, France, that left at least 84 dead including 10 children, a single question dominated headlines on most every media outlet: Who claimed responsibility? The same process occurred in Germany during a July 18 knife attack i