ProfessionalStudioImages / iStock.com Commitment to Our Readers For many Americans, retirement can be daunting. Not only do you face a major lifestyle change, but the financial aspect can be hard to manage. In fact, 55% of Americans worry they will not have financial security in retirement, according to a National Institute of Retirement Security survey. But what if you could put together a plan so that you not only can retire comfortably, but you can even do so a few years at age 60, before...

While the political climate hasn't exactly been favoring corporate sustainability lately, the 56th annual Earth Day that took place last week provided brands with a clear opportunity to speak about their environmental work. One day can't change everything, but just as New Year's Day gives people the chance to metaphorically reset and tackle new goals, Earth Day can kick off a new cycle of stronger sustainability efforts, especially those who make April more of an Earth Month. To understand...

kreinick / Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to Our Readers There’s been a lot of uncertainty and confusion regarding how the Trump administration will affect Social Security, particularly as DOGE eyes administrative cuts and alleges fraud within the system. Already, a new identity verification policy has been put in place, but public backlash has caused the Social Security Administration (SSA) to reverse some of its plans. Here’s what you need to know about the new policy. Method of...

Commitment to Our Readers While the number of people moving out of the U.S. remains relatively small, interest in becoming an expat has been high for many Americans lately. A survey by HireAHelper found that 1 in 10 Americans thought about moving abroad last year, although under 0.5% did. Still, there can be several reasons to take the leap, such as to find a lower cost of living in retirement. But if you do move out of the country and own your home in the U.S., does it make financial sense...