Members of the House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to pass H.R. 1994, the House version of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019.
Category Archives: Finance
Where Is My Credit Card Data Stored?
Three out of four Americans have shopped online, according to a 2018 study by SmallBusiness.com. That study also revealed over half of the online consumers do not have a lot of confidence in retailers to keep their personal data secure.
Perception, not reality, of spending habits could lead to marital conflict
Marital problems can have negative consequences on partners’ mental and physical well-being. A new study examines the role of financial personalities in marital conflict, suggesting that perceptions, rather than facts, are the root of disagreement.
How does income actually affect life expectancy?
The current notion about income and health status is that the wealthier a person is, the longer they can expect to live because they will have easier access to appropriate healthcare. A new study, however, takes a more complex approach and suggests that the answer may not be quite as straightforward.
How To Quickly Assess Your Financial Wellness
As you’ve probably noticed, financial wellness is all the rage. According to one survey, about 90% of large and mid-sized companies are now offering financial wellness programs as an employee benefit. But what exactly is “financial wellness” and are you financially well?
Why you need an emergency fund so a single hospital visit doesn’t destroy your finances
Medical care is a huge burden for folks of all ages, but for older Americans with limited income, it’s often a source of financial upheaval.
How to clean up your finances if you have more credit card debt than emergency savings
We’re told we’re supposed to save for emergencies so that we’re not forced to resort to debt when unplanned expenses come our way.
4 financial secrets rich people don’t want you to know
At times, rich people seem to inhabit another world, one apart from the financial concerns of the hard-working middle class.