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Rachel Leland

Rachel Leland is a Houston-based freelance writer covering personal finance, wellness and other lifestyle topics.

A middle aged couple on their wedding day. Next Avenue

The Talk Over-50s Should Have Before Tying the Knot

Getting married in middle age or beyond is not only a significant personal milestone, it’s also one of the biggest financial decisions of your life
March 14, 2024
President Joe Biden speaking about retirement security and ending junk fees. Next Avenue

Washington Seeks to Protect Retirees from Junk Fees, Hidden Costs

A new proposal seeks to block financial advisers from giving investment recommendations that aren’t in the saver’s best interest
January 25, 2024
A person laughing with a customer while at work. Next Avenue, change management plan

Why Do I Need a Change-Management Plan?

In business, change is inevitable; how you manage that change matters
January 1, 2024
A woman working at a coffee shop taking an order. Next Avenue

Auto Enrollment in State IRAs Makes a Difference

Many workers reach retirement age with no savings. Automatic enrollment retirement savings programs are changing that.
October 17, 2023
A business mentor helping a younger entrepreneur. Next Avenue

How Mentors Help People Turn Great Ideas into Viable Businesses

Mentorships are a proven way to avoid making mistakes that more-experienced entrepreneurs have already made
August 25, 2023
A woman calculating her budget at home. Next Avenue

Think You Can’t Afford to Save?

Between rent, car payments and daily expenses it may seem impossible to save for retirement, but these tips can help even lower-wage workers
May 26, 2023
A rear view of a U.S. Military veteran. Next Avenue, scams, financial scammers

Scam Artists Target Older Vets

Here are some tips for recognizing some of the biggest frauds making the rounds and what veterans can do to protect themselves
March 3, 2023
An older woman looking at her finances. Next Avenue, retirement gender gap

Retirement Savings Gender Gap Is Growing

If women earn less than men, how can they be expected to save as much for retirement?
February 23, 2023
A mother helping her adult daughter with her finances. Next Avenue, financially supporting adult children

The Peril of Supporting Adult Children

Amid big layoffs and talk of a recession, young adults are seeking financial help from their parents, who can incur financial woes of their own
February 7, 2023
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