Suze Orman's Financial Advice to Cash-Strapped Federal Workers Is Something She's Never Said Before by Elizabeth O'Brien It’s one of the biggest no-nos in personal finance, but Suze Orman is telling federal workers to consider taking out a 401(k) loan if they can’t pay their bills as the government shutdown grinds through its fourth week.

The World’s Second-Oldest Billionaire Is a Holocaust Survivor and Real Estate Mogul Who Hit the Office by 8 A.M. Well Into His 90s by Paul Schrodt When you reach your later years, it’s nice to know you’re taken care of. But it’s a whole lot nicer when you’re sneaking up on 100 with over a billion dollars in the bank. That’s the case for Marcel Adams, 98, a fascinating real estate magnate based in Canada.

Here Is the Best Country to Retire to Right Now by Alix Langone Getting close to retirement and thinking about relocating or becoming a snowbird? Then you may want to consider moving farther south than you had envisioned. This week, Panama was named the top place to retire in International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index. It was the small Central American country’s 10th time winning the honor in 29 years, and some of the reasons why may surprise you.

A Stealth Medicare Open Enrollment Period is Happening Now by Elizabeth O'Brien A big change has come to Medicare this year, and if you’re on Medicare Advantage you can take advantage of it. From Jan. to March 31, beneficiaries with Medicare Advantage, also known as Part C, can switch to a new Medicare Advantage plan or can leave the program altogether and return to Original Medicare (Parts A and B, with the option of buying a stand-alone Part D drug plan).

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Suggested a 70% Tax Rate on the Rich. Here’s How It Would Work by Brad Tuttle Should the richest Americans pay a 70% marginal tax rate? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the 29-year-old New Yorker who recently became the youngest Congresswoman in history, says it’s worth considering.

Do This One Thing ASAP to Boost Your Retirement Savings This Year by Elizabeth O'Brien You know that most New Year’s resolutions have a snowball’s chance of lasting until spring. But if your goal is saving more for retirement, there’s a simple way to make your resolution stick. All it takes is a little effort upfront. “The easiest way to build savings is to make it automatic,” says Paul Fenner, a certified financial planner in Commerce Township, Mich.

A Rougher Road: 5 Investing Pros Predict Where the Stock Market Is Headed in 2019 by Sergei Klebnikov The stock market’s bull run – born all the way back in March 2009 – became the longest on record last year. But, with the U.S. economy facing rising interest rates and a trade dispute with China, things got decidedly rocky in the final months of 2018, with the S&P 500 tumbling more than 10%.

Do This One Thing Now to Boost Your Retirement Savings by Elizabeth O'Brien You know that most New Year’s resolutions have a snowball’s chance of lasting until spring. But if your goal is saving more for retirement, there’s a simple way to make your resolution stick. All it takes is a little effort upfront. “The easiest way to build savings is to make it automatic,” says Paul Fenner, a certified financial planner in Commerce Township, Mich.

The Simple Thing Great Bosses Do to Win Over Colleagues, According to Harvard Researchers by Julia Glum Want your coworkers to like you? Never microwave fish for lunch, avoid "just checking in," and don't forget to talk about your failures. That last tip comes straight from the Harvard Business School, where a team of researchers recently found that managers who mention their mistakes face less resentment from colleagues.

You Should NEVER Wear This Color to a Job Interview, According to 2,000 Hiring Managers by Jennifer Calfas A job interview offers the first opportunity to meet a prospective employer in person and tout your skills, accomplishments, professionalism, and poise.