These athletes are living proof that age is just a number. A. Einsiedler / Shutterstock.com
Think the chance for Olympic glory is behind you? You might be surprised by the ages of the oldest Olympians. There are at least a handful of Olympians in their 50s and 60s competing in Paris this year. There will be around 10,500 athletes competing in 329 medal events at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games — and while the average age of the competitors in the mid-20s, there are a handful of older…
Don’t miss out on these oh-so-sweet savings — perfect for cheering on Team USA. ZikG / Shutterstock.com
Victory is so sweet! And Krispy Kreme is celebrating the Summer Games in Paris with a sweet deal here in America for doughnut lovers. In addition, the popular doughnut shop has introduced a “Go USA” limited-time dozen — three fan-favorite doughnuts, perfect for cheering on the USA as they go for the gold. The “Go USA” dozen includes four of each of the following doughnuts: Krispy Kreme’s…
Unlock your home’s potential with these affordable game-changing upgrades. Vineyard Perspective / Shutterstock.com
Homeowners are finding it a little more difficult to sell their homes these days. Fortunately, the right renovation can separate your property from the pack. You don’t have to spend big money or knock down walls to make your home more attractive either. Recently, the websites Zillow and Thumbtack combined resources to identify 10 upgrades under $5,000 that increase both daily saves and shares on…
This kind of retirement account could let you save a lot of money very quickly. Odua Images / Shutterstock.com
If you are self-employed (or could be), you should know about a unique retirement savings opportunity: the solo 401(k), also known as the one-participant 401(k) plan, or the individual 401(k). In fact, the advantages of this savings vehicle are so great that it may be worthwhile to start your own business.
The error can significantly damage the ability to build retirement savings. Vitalii Vodolazskyi / Shutterstock.com
Many workers who leave a job end up rolling the money from their 401(k) plan into an IRA. And while that can be a wise decision, it can backfire spectacularly if you make one crucial mistake. Nearly one-third of people — 28% — who rolled money into a Vanguard IRA in 2015 left the money sitting in cash for the next seven years, according to Vanguard research. That means those folks missed out…
Some athletes earn hundreds of thousands of dollars for their efforts. A.RICARDO / Shutterstock.com
Winning an Olympic medal is not solely about athletic glory. You also can earn some cold, hard cash for your efforts. To be sure, the International Olympic Committee is not writing checks to competitors who finish in the top three of their events. But several nations offer monetary rewards to athletes for the medals they win at this year’s games in Paris. And the money can be substantial.
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