hidden costs

by Riley Schnepf

9 Times “Free” Offers Ended Up Costing Seniors Everything There’s a powerful pull behind the word “free.” It feels like a gift, a reward, or a lucky break, especially for s... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

9 Senior Citizen Discounts That Quietly Vanished This Year For years, senior discounts offered older Americans small but meaningful financial relief, whether it was a few dollars ... read the story

by Travis Campbell

Retirement Towns That Look Affordable—But Aren’t Retirement planning is about more than just saving money. Where you choose to live can make or break your budget. Many t... read the story

by Travis Campbell

10 Hidden Costs of Homeownership That Will Make Renters Smirk Owning a home sounds like a dream. You get your own space, no landlord, and the freedom to paint the walls any color you... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

10 Medicare Plans That Look Helpful—Until You Read the Fine Print Choosing the right Medicare plan is one of the most important financial and health decisions older adults make. With so ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

8 Ways That Van Life Is Actually More Expensive The allure of van life—freedom on the open road, picturesque views, and a minimalist lifestyle—has captivated many. ... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

Think You’re Saving? Here’s Why It’s Costing More—and How to Fix It We’ve all been there—choosing the “cheaper” option, cutting corners, or holding off on a purchase to feel like w... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

Choose Wisely: Your Choice Of Where To Live Can Negatively Impact Your Finances Where someone lives doesn’t just shape their lifestyle. It can determine the trajectory of their financial future. Fro... read the story

by Kathryn Vercillo

Hotels vs Timeshares: Why Hotels Are the Cheaper Option When you’re looking at options for vacations, one of the debates that arise is hotels vs timeshares. They obviousl... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

Raising an Autistic Child Can Exceed $2 Million: What You Can Learn from This Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a challenge in the best of circumstances. ASD is classified as a ... read the story