money management

by Drew Blankenship

8 Low-Cost Weekly Routines Retirees Are Using to Feel More in Control of Their Money Many retirees discover that financial confidence has less to do with how much money they have and more to do with how cl... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Best Budgeting Apps for Retirees in 2026: 7 Features That Matter on a Fixed Income When it comes to managing your finances, there is no shortage of apps trying to get you to link your bank account and he... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

5 Things You Should Never Lend to Family Family members often turn to each other for help during difficult times. Whether it’s a temporary financial setbac... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

How Adult Children’s Financial Problems Can Affect Retired Parents Around 75% of parents are currently supporting adult children (18+), despite 53% of these children being able to support... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Think Twice: 6 Bank Papers You Must Protect—and 3 You’re Better Off Throwing Away Do you have a junk drawer full of random paperwork and documents? You’re not alone. Most people do, but what you k... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

7 Warning Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Help Managing Their Bills It often starts small. You might just have a missed payment here, a late notice there. At first, it’s easy to brush of... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

The ‘Overdraft’ Surprise: Why Banks Can Cancel Your Protection Without Notice — And What Triggers It You swipe your debit card, thinking you’re covered, only to have the transaction declined or hit with a surprise fee. ... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

10 Reasons No One Under 25 Should Receive a Lump‑Sum Inheritance Receiving a large inheritance might sound like a dream come true—especially for someone under 25. But in reality, a su... read the story

by Barbara Huson

Are You a Victim of Financial Abuse? 10 Red Flags Written by Barbara Huson Financial abuse is a serious form of domestic violence, but no one ever really talks about it. ... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

5 ‘Senior-Friendly’ Bank Accounts That Could Be Draining Your Savings With Hidden Fees “Senior-friendly” bank accounts sound like a safe, low-cost option—but many older Americans are discovering that t... read the story