Melissa Brock, Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Melissa Brock - Page 9October 26, 2021 3:30 AM ETIf You Don't Watch Out, These 3 Tax Issues Could Blow Up Your RetirementMelissa BrockWorried about how taxes will decimate your nest egg? Yep, it can blow it to smithereens. Take a few tips from this piece and apply them to your situation.Read If You Don't Watch Out, These 3 Tax Issues Could Blow Up Your RetirementOctober 24, 2021 11:00 PM ETHave a Plan for Your Year-End Bonus? It's a Good Idea to Plan NowMelissa BrockYour bonus is coming! Why not have a plan for it way in advance — in October? If you make a plan for that money ahead of time, you might find other (better) ways you'd like to apply it.Read Have a Plan for Your Year-End Bonus? It's a Good Idea to Plan NowOctober 22, 2021 3:35 AM ETReceived Extra Cash? Should You Invest or Pay Off Debt? Melissa BrockHave you come into some money and now face the eternal conundrum: Pay off debt or invest? That's a tough one, but you do have options.Read Received Extra Cash? Should You Invest or Pay Off Debt? October 21, 2021 2:00 AM ETHaving More than Once Source of Income Can Make You Rich. Here's How to Make it HappenMelissa BrockMillionaires have hit the nail on the head: They have more than one income stream. If it's the secret to success, let's find out how to make it work for you.Read Having More than Once Source of Income Can Make You Rich. Here's How to Make it HappenOctober 20, 2021 4:30 AM ETAfraid of Making Poor Money Moves? Use Psychology to Predict Your Financial BehaviorMelissa BrockWorried about your human nature working against you when investing? Here's how you can avoid making poor money moves before you make them.Read Afraid of Making Poor Money Moves? Use Psychology to Predict Your Financial BehaviorOctober 19, 2021 4:10 AM ETDon't Know Your Next Stock Move? Turn to Stocks of Companies You Know and LoveMelissa BrockWhat do you know that others don't? Do you have a job or special interest that can give you an edge on investing? Take a look at what's right in front of you.NYSE:GISRead Don't Know Your Next Stock Move? Turn to Stocks of Companies You Know and LoveOctober 18, 2021 6:15 AM ETWant to Be a Super Saver? Here's What Super Savers Do and What We Can All Learn (no Matter Our Income Level) Melissa BrockWhat's going on in those big super saver brains? Let's find out.Read Want to Be a Super Saver? Here's What Super Savers Do and What We Can All Learn (no Matter Our Income Level) October 16, 2021 3:30 AM ETAre You Prepared for a Major Medical Crisis? Here's How a Crisis Can Affect You FinanciallyMelissa BrockNobody likes to assume they'll face a health crisis, but it could happen. Are you prepared financially?Read Are You Prepared for a Major Medical Crisis? Here's How a Crisis Can Affect You FinanciallyOctober 14, 2021 4:05 AM ETIt's Time to Challenge These 4 "Old Rules" About Saving for Retirement. Do You Agree?Melissa BrockCan you think of a few old wives' tales? Catching a cold if you go outside in winter without a coat, waiting 30 minutes to swim after you eat... Some financial advice sounds a lot like that. Here's what you can do so you don't fall into a trap.Read It's Time to Challenge These 4 "Old Rules" About Saving for Retirement. Do You Agree?October 13, 2021 4:10 AM ETTired of the Daily Grind? How to Financially Prepare to Take a Sabbatical from WorkMelissa BrockReady for some personal and professional rejuvenation? Learn how to prepare financially for a sabbatical, whether your company will embrace one or not.Read Tired of the Daily Grind? How to Financially Prepare to Take a Sabbatical from WorkOctober 12, 2021 4:04 AM ETWhy Some Experts Say Budgeting Doesn't Help You Build Wealth. Have You Fallen into the Budgeting Trap?Melissa BrockWhat's the common answer to "How do I manage my money?" Budgeting. But why? Whoever said, "I budgeted my way to $1 million?" Let's explore the downsides to budgeting and why it keeps you from getting ahead.Read Why Some Experts Say Budgeting Doesn't Help You Build Wealth. Have You Fallen into the Budgeting Trap?October 11, 2021 6:00 AM ET6 Reasons Why Some Experts Say Owning a Home Messes Up Your FinancesMelissa BrockWhen you need to make a decision between buying a home or never buying a home, it's a good idea to do some simple math. Let's explore why.Read 6 Reasons Why Some Experts Say Owning a Home Messes Up Your FinancesOctober 11, 2021 2:00 AM ETDo You Job Hop? Of Course it Can Affect Your Portfolio. Here's HowMelissa BrockHow much do you job hop? Whether you're dissatisfied by potential opportunities with a particular job, don't enjoy the cultural fit of a company or simply don't like the work, it can affect both your short- and long-term savings.Read Do You Job Hop? Of Course it Can Affect Your Portfolio. Here's HowOctober 7, 2021 11:00 PM ETHave You Made These Year-End Tax Moves? Here's How to Keep More of Your MoneyMelissa BrockCan't believe it's already the second week of October? As you're putting out your Halloween decor, consider these year-end tax moves to save. The end of the year will approach faster than a rollercoaster.Read Have You Made These Year-End Tax Moves? Here's How to Keep More of Your MoneyOctober 7, 2021 6:04 AM ETRetired, but Returning to Work? Here's How it'll Impact Your Bottom LineMelissa BrockThink retirement is for the birds? Here's what to think about if you're considering putting your suit back on and heading back into the office.Read Retired, but Returning to Work? Here's How it'll Impact Your Bottom LineOctober 5, 2021 4:10 AM ETMost People Who Achieve Their Retirement Goals Are Good at These 6 ThingsMelissa BrockWhat do successful retirement savers have in common? Well, they all have at least 55% to 80% of their preretirement income saved. But how do they get there? Let's find out.Read Most People Who Achieve Their Retirement Goals Are Good at These 6 ThingsOctober 3, 2021 11:00 PM ETHere's What You Need to Do to Get More Financial Aid for College. It Could Hurt Your Finances if You Don'tMelissa BrockCan you pinpoint one of the most important ways to qualify for financial aid for college? Here's one thing you can do, starting today!Read Here's What You Need to Do to Get More Financial Aid for College. It Could Hurt Your Finances if You Don'tSeptember 30, 2021 4:37 AM ETGot a Loved One in Your Life Who's Behind on Retirement Savings? Here's How to HelpMelissa BrockNeed to broach the retirement savings conversation with a loved one? Don't shrink back and say it's "none of your business." What you have to say could save your loved one's financial life.Read Got a Loved One in Your Life Who's Behind on Retirement Savings? Here's How to HelpSeptember 29, 2021 3:30 AM ETTired of Watching Prices Rise? Here's How You Can Beat Inflation on Your OwnMelissa BrockReady to take inflation into your own hands? (Things are so darn expensive right now!) Here's how you can tackle it.Read Tired of Watching Prices Rise? Here's How You Can Beat Inflation on Your OwnSeptember 28, 2021 4:10 AM ETReceived a Lump Sum of Money? Here's What You Might Want to Do NextMelissa BrockReceived a large sum of money? After you finish celebrating, now what? Let's walk through a few options.Read Received a Lump Sum of Money? Here's What You Might Want to Do NextSeptember 27, 2021 4:00 AM ETFacing Roadblocks to Get Out of Debt? 4 Tips that Actually WorkMelissa BrockFacing debt? Worse yet, facing roadblocks as you attempt to get out of debt? Here's how to handle it.Read Facing Roadblocks to Get Out of Debt? 4 Tips that Actually WorkSeptember 25, 2021 3:00 AM ETAsset Allocation: The Key to a Successful Portfolio. Are You Paying Attention to Yours?Melissa BrockIs asset allocation top of mind for you? We'll explain how you can look at asset allocation and why it's important in your portfolio.Read Asset Allocation: The Key to a Successful Portfolio. Are You Paying Attention to Yours?September 23, 2021 4:05 AM ETThe Pandemic Induced Higher Divorce Rates. Here's What it Can Do to Your FinancesMelissa BrockDivorces increased do to the pandemic. If you're headed for a major uncoupling, it's to your advantage to know the implications it could have on your finances. It's not fun to consider, but it's important to take a deep breath and dig in.Read The Pandemic Induced Higher Divorce Rates. Here's What it Can Do to Your FinancesSeptember 22, 2021 4:02 AM ETAre you Prioritizing Your Financial Goals? Here's Why You Should and How to Do itMelissa BrockYou've got financial goals, but have you ever put them in order of how you'll tackle them? We'll walk you through the process if you haven't.Read Are you Prioritizing Your Financial Goals? 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