Jack Hawkins articles

If you've reached a half-century of living life, congrats! Turning 50 is a huge milestone to be celebrated, but it's not quite time to be careless with your finances—here are some financial mistakes to be wary of.

When it comes to paying for things, sometimes using cash is the perfect way to make a payment—other times, cash is not king and can be the worst thing you could use to pay for an item. Let's see which items you should never pay for with cash.

They say that cash is still king despite the prevalence of credit cards and debit cards in today's money-moving world. Let's explore when you should use cash and why you should pay for these items in cash.

It's said that working a job you love means you'll never have to work a day in your life. As true as this may be, Americans aren't always thrilled every day they go to work. Let's explore some jobs that made Americans the happiest—and unhappiest last year.

Humans are creatures of habit. We do something until it becomes a habit and part of our lives. Some habits are good for you—exercising and the like. But others can prove destructive. But what hat are some of our most expensive habits, and how do we break them?

If you've finally hit 65 or 70 and think this will be the year you'll retire, congratulations! But before you take that monumental step of giving up work for good, here's your must-do retirement checklist.

Having $50,000 in your bank account is a huge milestone—congratulations! But what are you going to do with it? Sure, you could let it sit there and use it as an expense account, but that's going to get sucked up pretty quickly by life's various expenses. Here are 40 smart money moves you should make with $50,000.

We all worry about our finances. Whether we're just starting out or are drowning in debt and trying to find the surface, it's one of the key stresses in life. If you haven't read these finance books, you're missing out!

While you may be nearing retirement, or are already retired, there's no reason why you shouldn't bolster your pension with a little extra income. Here are some of the best part-time jobs for seniors to consider in 2025.