Brandon CopelandCopeland MediaBrandon Copeland is a former NFL linebacker turned coach. But the type of coaching he gravitates to isn't in the realm of sports — it's in personal finance.The 33-year-old — who played for six teams across 10 seasons in the National Football League before retiring last year...
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailA new CNBC/SurveyMonkey poll finds 44% of Americans are "cautiously optimistic" about meeting their retirement goals. Yet, 69% are concerned about their ability to afford to stop working. CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson breaks down...
Molly Richardson, 35, regularly contributes to her 401(k) plan, but the structural engineer says she isn't too worried about retirement yet."It's always something I felt like I could wait until I'm 50 to figure out," she said.Like many other working adults, Richardson says she has more pressing expenses for...
Mario Martinez | Moment | Getty ImagesSeniors looking to reduce expenses while also boosting their quality of life may find the idea of settling abroad appealing, financial experts say.To that point, nearly one-third of retirees have relocated either domestically or outside the country after leaving the workforce, according to...
Charday Penn | E+ | Getty ImagesVibecession, quiet quitting, and now … the retirement disconnect? It's not entirely surprising that the current workforce's disillusionment with the status quo extends to even how they think about life after work. The days of dedicating half a century to a single company...
Lordhenrivoton | E+ | Getty ImagesMany American workers are optimistic about their retirement goals, but most believe it will be challenging for them to retire comfortably. Almost half, 44%, of workers in a new CNBC poll are "cautiously optimistic" about their ability to meet their retirement goals, and 27% say...
Stephen Swintek | DigitalVision | Getty ImagesAs families try to offset the increasing cost of college education, many have turned to 529 college savings plans as a strategy. These accounts let families set aside money toward college expenses while taking advantage of tax breaks and compound interest, according to certified...
Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty ImagesHomeownership has long symbolized the American Dream, embodying stability, wealth creation, and community investment.Yet, for millions of Americans, especially younger generations and first-time homebuyers, that dream is slipping away. Rising home prices, stagnant wages, and restrictive mortgage terms have made it increasingly difficult...
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailFrom knowing your full retirement age to checking your earnings history, CNBC senior personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson joins NBC's TODAY Show to share what you need to know about collecting Social Security and maximizing those benefits.04:10Wed,...
Jj Gouin | Istock | Getty ImagesMost Americans rank Social Security as "one of the top" issues or a "very important" issue determining who they will vote for in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, according to a new CNBC poll.Social Security reform is also a top concern, according to...