DETROIT (WXYZ) – The Wayne County Retirement Board voted unanimously Monday to pursue nearly $600,000 in pension benefits they say was paid to a retired judge. The vote follows news last week that the county said it missed the pensions of retired judges Richard Hathaway and David Szymanski, both of whom had been collecting their … Read more
Eileen’s husband now receives a trust check every quarter. But the couple, who are both in their 60s, have recently discovered that if he dies before Eileen does, Eileen will not inherit his share. Instead, the $2 million trust will go to the couple’s daughter, who is next in her family. Eileen will get nothing. … Read more
A commercial fisherman and a registered nurse do not exactly match the stereotypes of many millionaires, but one couple who fit this description quietly built up a fortune of 6 million dollars. And they did it all while giving away 20% of their income and living modestly. Their story, shared with MarketWatch, is surprisingly simple: … Read more
Open this photo in the gallery: Set clear limits on what emergencies you can withdraw money from.Getty Images From the war in the Middle East and changing US tariffs, to mounting job losses and rising costs of living, Canadians are understandably worried about their economic future. Experts say it’s important to have an emergency fund … Read more
The retirement policies that your parents or grandparents may have had in mind while saving for their future may not serve you well. Times have changed, as have some thinking about how to prepare for retirement. Some rules may not work for you, no matter how many people believe them. Image source: Getty Images. 1. … Read more
It’s a question that many remarried couples face: If one spouse dies, what happens to the inheritance if there are children from the first marriage? Consider Tammy, age 55, and her husband Bill, age 60. Both are healthy, but Tammy’s sister recently died and Bill’s father is in foster care, so estate planning is important … Read more
A few weeks ago, my two-year-old daughter broke her leg. An innocent trip from a few steps up resulted in a “baby fracture” – a hairline fracture in his tibia caused by a hard fall – a cast, and several weeks of surgery on him while he recovered. I hadn’t paid much attention to him … Read more
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March 31, 2026 — 3:59 p.m Save You have reached the maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and return to them at any time. Got it AAA Sometimes, I will be asked something like – “What … Read more
Building wealth gets a lot of attention, but maintaining it is where most people quietly fail. In the latest video, the money maker Humphrey Yang he broke down 10 common financial traps that can slowly derail progress, even for high earners doing everything right. One of the biggest dangers that Yang highlights is over-focusing. That’s … Read more