Melissa Brock, Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Melissa Brock - Page 8December 9, 2021 4:00 AM ETSupply Chain Issues Getting You Down? Give Stocks for the Holidays Instead. Here's HowMelissa BrockSkip the hassles of traditional shopping and give stocks for the holidays instead. Read on for the benefits and how-tos to get it done.Read Supply Chain Issues Getting You Down? Give Stocks for the Holidays Instead. Here's HowDecember 8, 2021 4:00 AM ET4 Self-Defeating Money Attitudes You Might Need to Change for 2022 Melissa BrockDo you have a few fall-back phrases you say to yourself? "I'll never be rich" or "Investing is too hard," for example? Let's wipe these away before 2022.Read 4 Self-Defeating Money Attitudes You Might Need to Change for 2022 December 7, 2021 6:00 AM ET3 Reasons Why a Robust Retirement Plan Matters Even More in 2022 (and What it Means for You)Melissa BrockThink of 2022 as your most important retirement investing year ever. Here are three reasons why.Read 3 Reasons Why a Robust Retirement Plan Matters Even More in 2022 (and What it Means for You)December 6, 2021 2:00 AM ETCan You Retire Earlier? Ask These Questions When You Make Financial Plans for 2022Melissa BrockHave you ever dreamed of early retirement? Find out if it's possible before launching into the new year.Read Can You Retire Earlier? Ask These Questions When You Make Financial Plans for 2022December 3, 2021 4:05 AM ETThe 6 Biggest Issues with Early Retirement: Will These Happen to You?Melissa BrockReady to do everything you've never had time to do by retiring early? Consider these 6 pitfalls before you take the leap. Read The 6 Biggest Issues with Early Retirement: Will These Happen to You?December 2, 2021 2:00 AM ETDo You Need to Freeze Your Credit? Why (and Why Not) it Might Be a Good IdeaMelissa BrockIt's December, but let's talk about another kind of freeze. Should you protect your credit using a credit freeze during the busy holiday season? Let's find out.Read Do You Need to Freeze Your Credit? Why (and Why Not) it Might Be a Good IdeaDecember 1, 2021 1:00 AM ET6 Big Holiday Money Mistakes that Could Cost You Down the RoadMelissa BrockAlready thinking about the mountain of things you have to do before the holidays? Check out this list of common holiday money mistakes — some you may not even realize have made our list.Read 6 Big Holiday Money Mistakes that Could Cost You Down the RoadNovember 30, 2021 2:00 AM ET4 Early Signs that an Aging Loved One is Struggling to Make Financial Decisions and How to Handle ItMelissa BrockGot an aging loved one who might need financial help? Find out for sure and learn what to do next.Read 4 Early Signs that an Aging Loved One is Struggling to Make Financial Decisions and How to Handle ItNovember 26, 2021 5:00 AM ETDo You Need a Financial Advisor Before the End of the Year? Here’s How to Know for SureMelissa BrockHave you reflected on what went well and what didn't go so well with your finances this year? Do you need to get a financial advisor's help before 2021 winds down?Read Do You Need a Financial Advisor Before the End of the Year? Here’s How to Know for SureNovember 23, 2021 5:00 AM ETDo What You Love, the Money Will Follow: Is it a Trap, and Have You Fallen into It?Melissa BrockA quote long attributed to Confucius: “Choose a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life." Is that a load of baloney or not? Read Do What You Love, the Money Will Follow: Is it a Trap, and Have You Fallen into It?November 22, 2021 5:00 AM ETDo You Have Financial Wellness Down Pat? Here's What You Need to Know This Holiday SeasonMelissa BrockFinancial wellness might be crucial during the holiday season. Having a sense of peace about your money might mean that you can relax about everything else and actually enjoy the holidays. Read Do You Have Financial Wellness Down Pat? Here's What You Need to Know This Holiday SeasonNovember 18, 2021 11:00 PM ETReady to Retire? 3 Simple Financial Signs for Anyone (at Any Age!)Melissa BrockThinking about retirement? Whether you're 30, 40 or 60, you must evaluate these three things — no ifs, ands or buts.Read Ready to Retire? 3 Simple Financial Signs for Anyone (at Any Age!)November 18, 2021 3:30 AM ETDisaster Prep Plan at the Ready? If You're Not Prepared, it Could Cost YouMelissa BrockNot disaster prepped? You might think the Atlantic hurricane season or wildfire season is history for another year, but now's the best time to prepare your finances — and yourself.Read Disaster Prep Plan at the Ready? If You're Not Prepared, it Could Cost YouNovember 10, 2021 3:00 AM ETNeed Retirement Savings Motivation? 7 Tips to Help You Boost Your Savings, No Matter Your AgeMelissa BrockSometimes, we all need a little motivation, especially when it comes to saving for retirement. Let's take a look at some ways to boost your willingness to save.Read Need Retirement Savings Motivation? 7 Tips to Help You Boost Your Savings, No Matter Your AgeNovember 9, 2021 4:00 AM ETThink You'll Bump Up a Tax Bracket? Here's What to DoMelissa BrockParalyzed with nerves because you think you've made more than usual this year? Here's what to do if you think you're going up a tax bracket.Read Think You'll Bump Up a Tax Bracket? Here's What to DoNovember 8, 2021 4:00 AM ETThere Are Downsides to Making a Lot of Money — Do You Agree?Melissa BrockDownsides to making a lot of money? What? Believe it or not, you can tap into several pitfalls of being wealthy. Let's walk through a few.Read There Are Downsides to Making a Lot of Money — Do You Agree?November 5, 2021 4:00 AM ETWhat Should You Do with Your Year-End Salary Increase? Raise Your Retirement Contribution. Here's WhyMelissa BrockWhat's the first thing you should do when you get a salary increase (besides high-five your cube mate)? Head to your HR office or up your retirement contribution online. Here's why.Read What Should You Do with Your Year-End Salary Increase? Raise Your Retirement Contribution. Here's WhyNovember 4, 2021 3:45 AM ETGetting Married? Here's How to Merge Your Complex AssetsMelissa BrockHave you talked with your partner about big financial assets, like property and large stock portfolios? Here's what you need to do before you say "I do."Read Getting Married? Here's How to Merge Your Complex AssetsNovember 3, 2021 5:00 AM ETBurning Mortgage Question: Should You Retire, Then Pay Off Your Mortgage?Melissa BrockWhat to do with that mortgage? Many soon-to-be retirees wonder whether they should pay it off, but what about current retirees? Here's how you can make that determination.Read Burning Mortgage Question: Should You Retire, Then Pay Off Your Mortgage?November 2, 2021 2:30 AM ETHow to Get a Fresh Look at Your Finances: Because "That's the Way I've Always Done It" is a Silent KillerMelissa BrockBusiness owners shun the words, "Because we've always done it that way," and investors should, too. Here's why.Read How to Get a Fresh Look at Your Finances: Because "That's the Way I've Always Done It" is a Silent KillerNovember 1, 2021 4:00 AM ETGetting a Raise Doesn't Guarantee Your Long-Term Financial Success. Here's Why and How You Can Fix ItMelissa BrockCan't wait for the good news at year end about your raise or promotion? Think it'll solve all your financial problems? Well, maybe not.Read Getting a Raise Doesn't Guarantee Your Long-Term Financial Success. Here's Why and How You Can Fix ItOctober 29, 2021 2:00 AM ETRetirement Savers, What's Holding You Back from Saving All You Can?Melissa BrockWhy can't you max out your 401(k) or other retirement plan? Maybe you really can and you have no idea. Let's take a look at a few common excuses and how to combat them.Read Retirement Savers, What's Holding You Back from Saving All You Can?October 28, 2021 5:00 AM ETDo You Believe Giving Attracts Wealth? Many Millionaires Do. Here's How to Make it Work for YouMelissa BrockGiving attracts wealth, or so many millionaires believe. Before #GivingTuesday, here's what you need to know about giving and living like a millionaire.Read Do You Believe Giving Attracts Wealth? Many Millionaires Do. Here's How to Make it Work for YouOctober 27, 2021 4:20 AM ETGot Only Long-Term Investments on the Brain? Hold up. Here's Why You Should Plan for Short-Term Investments as WellMelissa BrockIf you're a planner, you may worry more about your long-term investments than your short-term investments. Here's why you need to consider short-term investments, too.Read Got Only Long-Term Investments on the Brain? Hold up. Here's Why You Should Plan for Short-Term Investments as Well Page 8 of 13 « Most Recent‹ More Recent567891011 Earlier › Earliest » Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. 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