Your 50s are a great time to get serious about building wealth. Your career has likely taken off, and you're probably earning more money than you ever have. But with upcoming expenses like college for your kids and retirement for yourself, investing and saving are more important than ever before.
Now is the time to put your money to work for you — here are some of our favorite ways to do it:
Ohio Driver? Cancel your car insurance
Driving without car insurance is illegal, but if you do this, you’re not actually breaking the law.
This tool can help you see if you’re overpaying for car insurance in just a few clicks. You’d be shocked by the difference. $159 per month is what they wanted to charge me. I thought that was the best price, don’t even look anywhere else. Right? Wrong.
I used this tool and now I’m able to pay just $47 a month for two cars.Too many insurance companies do this. They push up our rates and make us pay even more. But if you want to try this tool and compare and potentially score same-day savings, here’s what to do:
- Click the link below and enter your zip code, date of birth, and phone number.
- Answer a few questions about your car’s make and model to get matched with top offers.
- Choose the best quote for you and lock it in before rates go up.
Compare rates now and see if you could score same-day savings today!
I can hardly believe I waited so long to do this, but I’m glad I finally did. It only took me two minutes. Super fast. You have to trust me on this. Just try it out.
Pay no interest on balance transfers until 2027
Imagine getting 18 months with an intro 0% APR on balance transfers (APR then 18.24% - 27.24% Variable). Sounds great — right? You could dramatically change your financial picture with one of the industry-leading low-interest cards - the Discover it® Chrome(Rates and fees).
If you want to kick high-interest credit card debt to the curb, this is one of the leading get-out-of-debt cards available. Transfer your high interest debt to this card with a 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 18 months (APR then 18.24% - 27.24% Variable). Your payments can go directly to paying down your balance without incurring a pile of additional charges. That could save you hundreds of dollars in interest!
It doesn't just stop with balance transfers, though. Cardholders also get a generous intro APR of 0% for 6 months on purchases (APR then 18.24% - 27.24% Variable).
The best part? The annual fee is $0 for the Discover it® Chrome.
Borrow from your home's equity to help you get through 2025
If you own your home, a cash-out refinance from Rocket Mortgage1 <p>Rocket Mortgage, LLC; NMLS #3030; <a href="https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/">https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/</a>. Equal Housing Lender. Licensed in 50 states.</p> could help you consolidate your debt. You could pull money out of your home without a second mortgage or HELOC … meaning you could tackle your debt head-on while eliminating multiple monthly payments.
For example, let's say you're able to take out $50,000 with a cash-out refinance. You use $20,000 to pay off high-interest debt and $30,000 for home renovations, lowering your total monthly payments and increasing your home's value. That's a win-win.
See how much could be available to you:Visit Rocket Mortgage and click “Take cash out.” Then use the simple calculator to estimate how much cash you could get out of your home.
This plan protects select Ohio homes from many expensive appliance and home repairs (see if you qualify)
Everyone gets home insurance, because it is required … this should be too!
This company could help you save $1,000s on home repairs before they even happen. It’s kind of shocking. Instead of paying a $1,500 bill to fix something like your AC, you just pay the monthly plan price and a $100 service fee for covered appliances and they come fix it.
As a writer for FinanceBuzz, I got a home warranty like this myself. It protected my washing machine after it broke down, which could have cost a ton. But mostly, it put my mind at ease. I got great protection, and I don’t really have to manage it.
Here’s what to do:
- Click the link below and enter your zip code to see if you qualify.
- Answer a few questions about your home.
- Choose the best plan for you and see how much you could save.
Complete the questionnaire to get a free quote
I can’t believe I waited so long to get a plan like this. Trust me, just check it out.
If you’re over 50, take advantage of massive discounts and financial resources
Over 50? Join AARP today — because if you’re not a member you could be missing out on huge perks. When you start your membership today, you can get discounts on things like travel, meal deliveries, eyeglasses, prescriptions that aren’t covered by insurance and more.
How to become a member today:
- Go here, select your free gift, and click “Join Today”
- Create your account (important!) by answering a few simple questions
- Start enjoying your discounts and perks!
You’ll also get insider info on social security, job listings, caregiving, and retirement planning. And you’ll get access to AARP’s Fraud Watch Network to help you protect your money, as well as tools to help you plan for retirement.
Important: Start your membership by creating an account here and filling in all of the information (Do not skip this step!) Doing so will allow you to take up 25% off your AARP membership, making it just $15 the first year with auto-renewal.
Earn cash back on everyday purchases with this rare account
Want to earn cash back on your everyday purchases without using a credit card? With the Discover® Cashback Debit account (member FDIC), you can earn 1% cash back on up to $3,000 in debit card purchases each month!2 <p>See website for details.</p>
With no credit check to apply and no monthly fees to worry about, you can earn nearly passive income on purchases you’re making anyway — up to an extra $360 a year!
This rare checking account has other great perks too, like access to your paycheck up to 2 days early with Early Pay, no minimum deposit or monthly balance requirements, over 60K fee-free ATMs, and the ability to add cash to your account at Walmart stores nationwide.
Don’t leave money on the table — it only takes minutes to apply and it won’t impact your credit score.