Dan Smith
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Why the Final 5 Years Can Make or Break Your Retirement
You spend decades building toward retirement, but the final stretch before you clock out for good is where the real heavy...
WealthDan SmithJuly 3, 2025 -
This Is What the U.S. Could Look Like in 2050
Trying to picture the United States in 2050 is a mix of hard data and educated guesses. When you look at...
WealthDan SmithJuly 2, 2025 -
7 Things Financial Experts Wish They Knew in High School
Most of us graduate knowing how to label a mitochondrion, but have no clue how credit cards work or what “APR”...
WealthDan SmithJuly 2, 2025 -
Extremely Frugal Habits of British Royals
The British royal family might have access to historic estates and state banquets, but behind closed doors, their everyday choices can...
WealthDan SmithJuly 1, 2025 -
Your Labubu Could Be the First Sign of a Worldwide Recession
Labubu is trending because it’s cute, and people feel economically squeezed. When big-ticket luxuries are out of reach, consumers turn to...
BusinessDan SmithJuly 1, 2025 -
15 Things Retirees Wish They’d Never Downsized
Downsizing in retirement sounds simple: less stuff, less stress. But shedding too much can leave you wishing you’d kept a few...
WealthDan SmithJuly 1, 2025 -
How Boomers Are Losing Money in the Trump Economy
President Donald Trump’s second term has brought inflation, tax shifts, and market swings. Many baby boomers are feeling the impact, especially...
WealthDan SmithJune 30, 2025 -
This Is the Salary You Actually Need to Be Middle Class by State
Middle-class life in America comes with a different price tag depending on where you live. U.S. Census Bureau data shows that...
CareerDan SmithJune 30, 2025 -
16 Things Millionaires Never Cheap Out On
Becoming a self-made millionaire takes years of discipline, patience, and planning. But when the money finally rolls in, most don’t blow...
WealthDan SmithJune 27, 2025 -
20 Businesses That Thrive in Recession
Some businesses slow down the moment the economy takes a hit. Others keep moving, and they tend to offer things people...
CareerDan SmithJune 26, 2025