Spotmatik Ltd / Shutterstock.com When traveling to Belize, embrace the country and the way of life it offers. Hey, it’s our No. 1 Caribbean retirement destination. Following is everything you need to know before you go ..read more

kudla / Shutterstock.com How long will your retirement last? In truth, no one knows. But there are many factors directly under your control that will help determine how long — or short — your golden years might stretch on. Here are some important things you can influence that might help determine how long your retirement lasts ..read more

akarapong / Shutterstock.com Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from her doctors’ medical assistant, who asks how she’s doing and if she needs prescription refills. The assistant counsels her on dealing with anxiety and her other health issues. Lester credits the chats for keeping her out of the hospital and reducing the need for clinic visits to manage chronic conditions including depression ..read more

Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com If you’re in the market for an investment property, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about turnkey real estate. Primed and ready to go, a turnkey property can seem like a surefire way to see a quick return on your investment. But, as anyone who has dabbled in real estate before surely knows, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. So, whether you’re toying with the idea of ..read more

Aaron Freeman / Money Talks News Welcome to the Money Talks News Podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about how you can have a good time without breaking the bank. Hey, we all need a little fun in our lives, right? What’s the point of grinding it out at work, going home, fretting about money, and then sleeping? But here’s the rub: The cost of having fun continues to rise at a faster pace than inflation ..read more

Victorpr / Shutterstock.com Homeowners insurance costs are surging across the country, but perhaps nobody is feeling the impact as much as Florida residents. Nearly three-quarters of Florida homeowners — 70.3% — say either they or other folks in the area they live in have felt the impact of rising home insurance costs, according to a Redfin survey of nearly 3,000 homeowners and renters. So, just how are Sunshine State ..read more

Maridav / Shutterstock.com Working from home gives you amazing flexibility and control over your work environment. One of the most impactful work-from-home benefits is the ability to create a work-from-home exercise routine that fits your personality and goals. With no coworkers around, you can do yoga at your desk or attend meetings while you stroll around your backyard. If you have a flexible schedule, you can fit in a ..read more

Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com You’re struggling with burnout. The career you once loved is wearing you thin, and work-life balance feels unattainable. Or, perhaps your career isn’t all that bad, but you feel a bit bored and can’t stop thinking about switching to a career that’s more aligned with your passions. Contemplating a career change can bring on many different feelings. From hope to overwhelm, you may need help ..read more

Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com In business, a brand is a powerful thing. From Coca-Cola to Nike and Apple, brands create an image in consumers’ minds that can lead the companies behind the brands to outsized success. New brands are constantly emerging, and Yelp recently highlighted the best and brightest of the new generation on its list of the 50 fastest-growing brands. In compiling its rankings, Yelp looked to its own ..read more

isak55 / Shutterstock.com If you have reached the grand old age of 50, you have probably had a moment of clarity about your financial future. Perhaps you’ve taken stock of your retirement nest egg and found it a bit wanting. If so, don’t panic: There is plenty of time to build a kitty for your golden years that will grow into a few hundred thousand dollars of savings — or even more. Here are some ways to boost your ..read more