Commitment to Our Readers Many retirees live on a fixed income, but retirement doesn’t mean you have to stop making money. It just means you don’t have to work as hard — or as much — to do it. Whether you’re looking to bolster your retirement savings, save for travel or have a bit extra to leave behind, passive income is the way to go. Here are some of the best passive income ideas if you plan to retire in five years, according to experts. CD Laddering If you want to shore up your retirement...

Feverpitched / iStock.com Commitment to Our Readers The average U.S. home sales price as of the fourth quarter of 2024 is $510,300, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Property prices vary widely by region, though. Just because some homes in your neighborhood sell for a certain amount of money doesn’t mean yours will. If you’re trying to sell your home but aren’t getting offers at your asking price, you might want to step back to find out why. After all, you deserve the best offer...

Sneksy / iStock.com Commitment to Our Readers Have you ever been asked for your checking account number or bank’s routing number? Maybe it was for a wire transfer or to set up direct deposit. Whatever the case, it’s generally okay to share your bank details when the source is reputable and legitimate. But you’ll want to be careful or you could end up getting scammed out of your money — or becoming the victim of fraud. And fraud is no joke. According to the FTC, fraud contributed to $12.5...