One of the hardest financial questions you will ever face is figuring out how much money you will need in …
4 ways the government can take your Social Security
For many seniors, Social Security is their primary source of income during retirement. So if it is interrupted or garnished …
Bitcoin Is Less Volatile than the Euro
Bitcoin volatility has fallen since 2011 and compared to the U.S. dollar currently sits at about 3-4 times higher than the Japanese …
2007 to 2016: The lost decade of growth, worst ever
The past decade, the U.S. suffered the worst ever average annual economic growth rate of 1.3316 percent a year. That …
John Oliver on debt-collection (and a TV record!)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a popular late-night TV show. He’s funny, satirical Brit who likes to deflate pomposity, …
Gold – Standard Issue
By Rich Checkan This is the third in ASI’s series on how precious metals were used through history to save …
Bridge the financial gap for your kids with life insurance
Generational retirement planning New research finds a link between inheritances and retirement preparedness. For many, life insurance proceeds can help …
Dual Citizenship: Are you ready?
Although we’re all proud to be American, and most of us will never leave, some of us cannot bear the threats …
Phone scams aren’t just out to get the elderly
By Jim Bissett, The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va. In today’s world, we talk with our thumbs. Especially that kid we …
Tips to turn kids into money masters at any age
(BPT) – Most kids start learning about money earlier than a lot of people think–and it’s usually from watching their …
Get Schooled on Finances: Why Women Should Make Financial Education a Priority
I’m not sure how our Self-Reliance Central readers feel about this research and advice from Northwestern Mutual and Forbes Insights. I’m …
It’s Single Working Women’s Week – So check your Social Security situation
By better understanding your benefits as a single woman, you can capture more Social Security income over your lifetime. According …
Lowering your dental bills…in Mexico?
If treatments from your local doctor are pricey, treatments from your local dentist can be downright outrageous. Here in America, …
Three lifestyle benefits of the reverse mortgage
Retirement lifestyle is all about choices. Do you wish to refinance your home to create monthly income or is it …
Stolen wallet? Limit the damage up front
Your wallet is stolen? Within days the thieves could run up huge debts, max out your credit cards, apply for …
SSA has obligations when your family member dies
I’m sure as a self-reliant person you have an action plan in place for when you or a family member …