This fall, Marshan Allen will attend Chicago-Kent College of Law on a full scholarship. But unlike most incoming law students, Marshan’s path to a legal career began when he was sentenced Read more
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Weekend reads: When will the stock market come back to life?
The stock market always looks ahead — anticipating any signs of economic changes that may lead to a tightening or loosening of Federal Reserve policy. The Fed is obviously in Read more
How to feel rich and get more out of life
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it Read more
You’re not just a number: think of life as stages, not ages
There’s a serious problem in America, says longevity expert Susan Wilner Golden, in the way many of us — and businesses — view people over 60: as a monolithic group. Read more
Why life in your 70s may be better than you think
I’m writing this unretirement column three days after turning 66 (and four months before reaching my Social Security “Full Retirement Age”). So, my 70s are just around the corner. Until Read more
I want to refinance my mortgage, but I’m about to turn 70. Is it wise to refinance at my time of life?
I hope you can help me figure this out. I am 69 years old and will turn 70 at the end of the month. I’ve been offered a cash out Read more
Life lessons from Joni Mitchell’s viral ‘Both Sides, Now’ performance
It took Joni Mitchell more than a half-century to deliver the definitive version of “Both Sides, Now,” her signature song from 1969 — but was it ever worth the wait. Read more
Opinion: Student loan pause is an opportunity to get your financial life in order
The government has hit the snooze button on resuming federal student loan payments seven times since the CARES Act became law in March 2020. Whatever happens going forward and whatever Read more
Why the 60/40 model suddenly has life again
The good ol’ 60/40 portfolio, designed to produce decent returns in all environments, is having one of its worst years ever. Going by the simplest possible construction — 60% in Read more
‘He was infatuated with her’: My brother had a drinking problem and took his own life. He left $6 million to his former girlfriend who used to buy him alcohol
Last September, my older brother took his own life after living with depression. My brother misused alcohol as well. I moved away in my mid-20s, which allowed me to grow Read more