Staying put is a very popular retirement strategy. And I totally understand that many of you want to stay in the home that you live in, rather than downsize or move someplace else. But from a financial standpoint, it can be tricky. You know I have always insisted that if your plan is to “age…
I want you to know that financial experts are expecting your household to be a big boost for the economy this year. My hope is that you will be smart and not behave as expected without careful consideration. Here’s what is going on: Economists are busy predicting that the average federal tax refund this year…
According to a recent Gallup survey, 6 in 10 of us expect unemployment to rise in 2026. That means that 6 in 10 of us are likely anxious about our jobs. Deep breath, my friends. Worry is human. The challenge I hope you can meet is to take steps now to be as prepared as…
By the time you get to retirement, you will have decades of experience knowing that life often throws unexpected expenses in your path. But a new study reports that most retirees aren’t financially prepared for handling these unplanned expenses. According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, annual unplanned expenses for retirees average…
In this Ask KT & Suze Anything episode, Suze answers your questions about fraud at TreasuryDirect.gov, investing in the company you work for, when it’s time to get a financial advisor and so much more. Listen to Podcast Episode: Podcast Transcript: Suze: February 12, 2026. Welcome everybody to what KT to what? KT: The…
In this Suze School, Suze explains why it’s better to be patient and wait out the stock market, versus getting out when dips occur. By being patient, the long term benefits really come through and your wealth can increase. Plus, Suze announces a great new way for people with larger amounts of money, to protect…
If your household relies on a car, or two, to function, I think one of the smartest financial moves you can make this year is to spend money on car maintenance. The longer you can keep your car humming and reliable, the longer you can avoid needing to purchase your next car. And that is…
In this episode of Ask KT and Suze Anything, Suze answers your questions about inheritance, debt collections, buying a home when one is in their 50s and so much more! Listen to Podcast Episode: Podcast Transcript: KT: OK, everybody, good morning. It is February 5th, 2026. Suze, not ’28, ’26, and we wanna welcome…
In this Suze School, Suze talks about how uncertainty and confusion, from volatile markets, questions about interest rates and general unease about what’s happening around us, may lead to making bad decisions with our money. Suze breaks down why AI and semiconductors are not a bubble, and why it’s important to stay calm, invest with…