A balance sheet shows a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder equity at that point in time. Learn how they work, how to read one, and why they're important.

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) is a movement dedicated to living frugally to retire at a young age. FIRE devotees aim to save at least 25 times their annual expenses.

Public transportation serves the city well, making car-free retirement possible. Community festivals and events provide entertainment options that cost little or nothing. Despite all these amenities, ...

While big cities have a reputation for being pricey, there are many around the U.S. where you can live comfortably on just Social Security checks. In January 2025, the average monthly Social Security ...

In Successful Aging, Linda Pritchett from Get Smart Retirement Group talks about some free workshops she will be hosting on retirement. To register for a workshop, call (336) 292-3875.

By making intentional, disciplined choices today, you’ll set yourself up for a secure, confident, and financially stress-free retirement. You deserve it.

A 529 savings plan doesn't just have to be for paying for college, it can help kickstart your child’s retirement too. Thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0, leftover 529 funds can be rolled over into a ...

First, take a look at the cost of a Social Security-free retirement. According to the SSA, as of June 2025, the average Social Security monthly benefit payment is approximately $1,950.27.

LeBron James has enjoyed a career for the ages—four NBA championships, four MVPs, 21 All-Star selections, and the title of the league’s all-time leading scorer. At 40, he continued to defy ...

Talking in the new issue of Metal Hammer, the lead guitarist, who joined San Francisco’s metal giants in 1983, explains that he loves his job too much to willingly walk away from it. He also considers ...

I can see myself still playing Mario Kart 8 online alongside World, as they are two quite different experiences. I do feel that the free roam in World feels largely pointless though and I will happily ...

The Tuesday letters page thinks Mario Kart World is a worthy follow-up to Mario Kart 8, as a reader wonders who the main characters are in Resident Evil Requiem.