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Kerry Hannon

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Kerry is a leading expert and strategist on personal finance, retirement, work and jobs and entrepreneurship, Kerry is the author of more than a dozen books, including “In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in The New World of Work" and "Never Too Old to Get Rich." Her latest book, "Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future" is now available for pre-order. She has covered personal finance, retirement and careers for The New York Times, Forbes, Money, U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, among others. Her website is kerryhannon.com

Making money decisions comes easier when you understand your emotions, author says

Author explores the fear, anxiety, and guilt that money decisions can stir up and offers advice on how to calm down and find financial happiness now and in retirement.

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Summer travel season heats up with lower gas prices and airfares

Despite consumer sentiment hitting the second-lowest reading on record, nearly 1 in 5 Americans plan to spend more on summer vacations this year,

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Big changes to Social Security have some people worried. What to expect.

Controversial changes at the Social Security Administration ramped up worries from Yahoo Finance readers. Here are some of your questions and comments.

17 hours ago
How longevity is changing our retirement outlook: Author Q&A

Ken Dychtwald, a psychologist and gerontologist, discusses ways to successfully navigate retirement in a world of longer life spans.

7 days ago
Your employer's most popular retirement option just topped $4 trillion

Target-date fund assets soared to a record $4 trillion in 2024, according to Morningstar’s new report. Here's how to incorporate them into your retirement plan.

7 days ago
Suzy Welch Q&A: Are you a leader or a follower? (And how to know the difference.)

In her new book, author Suzy Welch teaches us how to execute the work of your life — ways to figure out where you want to go in life and what you want to do in today’s evolving world.

14 days ago
How financial advisers are calming clients' fears about the future of Social Security

Job losses, rising costs, and even staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration seem to be the triggers prompting more people to claim their benefits. Here's what financial advisers recommend.

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More Americans are claiming Social Security early. Here's why.

There has been an increase in Americans applying for initial Social Security benefits this year, many earlier than planned.

15 days ago
Wharton professor discusses what it takes for entrepreneurs to succeed

In her new book, the vice dean of entrepreneurship at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School walks through the facets that are critical to starting and building a business venture.

28 days ago
Worried about a job loss? Time to pump up your emergency savings.

Having an emergency account can help get you through a job loss. If you're worried about growing layoffs, now is the time to boost your savings.

29 days ago
Money moves retirees can make now to reduce next year's taxes

No time like the present to start planning for 2025 taxes. How you manage your retirement accounts now will have repercussions on the tax bill you’ll face next April.

28 days ago
Changing jobs can disrupt saving for retirement. Here's how to stay on track.

Leaving a job — whether you’re heading to a new employer or have been laid off — can disrupt your retirement saving. Here's what you need to consider.

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Social Security Administration backs off plan to cut phone service

Social Security Administration halts plan to end phone support for certain customer service needs.

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The market pummeled 401(k) accounts last week. Panic selling ensued.

Savers pulled vast sums of 401(k) money from stocks and shifted to more conservative investments in response to the tariff-induced market turmoil. But that's not necessarily a good strategy.

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What Taylor Swift can teach us about career-building

In his new book, “There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift,” author Kevin Evers takes a run at a case study of Swift’s strategic business moxie, which has propelled her stardom and wealth.

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Pay transparency laws land in more states as raises slump

Fewer employers plan to bump up workers' salaries and more companies mandate return-to-office policies. In better news for workers, more states are enacting pay transparency laws.

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How to protect your money during economic turmoil, stock market volatility

It's easy to get spooked by tariffs, job losses, and recession fears. Here's how experts say to manage your finances through the volatility.

27 days ago
Forget 60/40. BlackRock's Larry Fink wants investors to embrace 50/30/20.

The future standard portfolio may look more like 50/30/20 — with stocks, bonds, and private assets like real estate and infrastructure, Black Rock CEO Larry Fink wrote in his annual letter to clients this week.

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Barry Ritholtz explains how not to make stupid investing mistakes

Longtime financial pro Barry Ritholtz reveals the biggest pitfalls most investors face in his new book.

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With labor market 'on ice,' job-hopping has lost its luster

While job-changers tend to receive higher pay increases than job-stayers, the gap has shrunk and is now at its lowest level in a decade.

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Making money decisions comes easier when you understand your emotions, author says

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The market pummeled 401(k) accounts last week. Panic selling ensued.

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Barry Ritholtz explains how not to make stupid investing mistakes

With labor market 'on ice,' job-hopping has lost its luster