Diane Harris
@diane-harris.bsky.social
Journalist specializing in personal finance, financial wellness, women and money, work and retirement planning. In a former life: editor-in-chief, Money magazine; deputy editor, Newsweek.
Fall wedding season is almost upon us. With prices soaring (avg weddingŁ $36K), paying is becoming a true family affair. As the mom of 2 single adults kids, I really took this one to heart. Via @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy www.kiplinger.com/personal-fin...
How to Manage the Cost of Your Child's Wedding
As the price of getting married soars, footing the bill is becoming a true family affair.
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August 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Fall wedding season is almost upon us. With prices soaring (avg weddingŁ $36K), paying is becoming a true family affair. As the mom of 2 single adults kids, I really took this one to heart. Via @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy www.kiplinger.com/personal-fin...
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Honored to be interviewed by the talented @diane-harris.bsky.social in the Sept issue of @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy #RetirementBites www.kiplinger.com/retirement/r...
Gen X? Challenges Lie Ahead as Retirement Nears
Tapping home equity and working longer are key strategies that can help overcome a savings shortfall.
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August 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Honored to be interviewed by the talented @diane-harris.bsky.social in the Sept issue of @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy #RetirementBites www.kiplinger.com/retirement/r...
Sure, Gen Xers face some financial challenges but retirement doesnʼt have to bite for this generation. Insights from the great @kerryhannon.bsky.social via @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy in advance of her new book on this topic, written with @jannaherron.bsky.social www.kiplinger.com/retirement/r...
Gen X? Challenges Lie Ahead as Retirement Nears
Tapping home equity and working longer are key strategies that can help overcome a savings shortfall.
www.kiplinger.com
August 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Sure, Gen Xers face some financial challenges but retirement doesnʼt have to bite for this generation. Insights from the great @kerryhannon.bsky.social via @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy in advance of her new book on this topic, written with @jannaherron.bsky.social www.kiplinger.com/retirement/r...
At a time when chaos and cruelty often rule the day, it was inspiring to be part of a project that honors generosity and a commitment to making the world a better place: introducing the first TIME 100 list of the most influential people in philanthropy time.com/collections/... via @time.com
TIME100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2025
TIME’s inaugural list featuring new leaders in philanthropy that are eager to see impact and see it now
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May 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
At a time when chaos and cruelty often rule the day, it was inspiring to be part of a project that honors generosity and a commitment to making the world a better place: introducing the first TIME 100 list of the most influential people in philanthropy time.com/collections/... via @time.com
Stock market losses and volatility making you anxious? Recession rumblings stressing you out? (Me too.) I hope the advice in this @nytimes.com will help. H/t @drbradklontz.bsky.social @meganmccoy.bsky.social @annelester.bsky.social & Naomi Win www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/b...
6 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety When Economic Stress Flares
Wild stock market swings and rising recession fears have put Americans on edge. Here are strategies to lower the angst.
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April 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Stock market losses and volatility making you anxious? Recession rumblings stressing you out? (Me too.) I hope the advice in this @nytimes.com will help. H/t @drbradklontz.bsky.social @meganmccoy.bsky.social @annelester.bsky.social & Naomi Win www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/b...
These are scary times if you're nearly or newly retired.
“What happens to the market in the early retirement years matters disproportionately to the success of your entire retirement plan:” @wadepfau.bsky.social.
Advice fm Pfau @lazettabraxton.bsky.social & more via @nytimes.com
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“What happens to the market in the early retirement years matters disproportionately to the success of your entire retirement plan:” @wadepfau.bsky.social.
Advice fm Pfau @lazettabraxton.bsky.social & more via @nytimes.com
bit.ly/42q5cme
How to Protect Your Retirement Savings Now as Markets Plunge (Gift Article)
If you’re within five years of retiring, either before or after, you’re at your most vulnerable financially. Here are steps to weather the volatility.
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April 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
These are scary times if you're nearly or newly retired.
“What happens to the market in the early retirement years matters disproportionately to the success of your entire retirement plan:” @wadepfau.bsky.social.
Advice fm Pfau @lazettabraxton.bsky.social & more via @nytimes.com
bit.ly/42q5cme
“What happens to the market in the early retirement years matters disproportionately to the success of your entire retirement plan:” @wadepfau.bsky.social.
Advice fm Pfau @lazettabraxton.bsky.social & more via @nytimes.com
bit.ly/42q5cme
Nine out of 10 couples think they're on the same page as their spouse when it comes to money. In reality? Not so much. My latest for the @nytimes.com. H/t @ramitsethi.bsky.social @dougboneparth.bsky.social + Marguerita Cheng, Aja Evans, Scott Rick, Ryan Viktorin (@fideinvest.bsky.social)
March 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Nine out of 10 couples think they're on the same page as their spouse when it comes to money. In reality? Not so much. My latest for the @nytimes.com. H/t @ramitsethi.bsky.social @dougboneparth.bsky.social + Marguerita Cheng, Aja Evans, Scott Rick, Ryan Viktorin (@fideinvest.bsky.social)
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There's going to be a lot of financial despair out there, and my latest story aims to help those who don't see a way out.
🎁 Link: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/b...
#PersonalFinance #MentalHealth
🎁 Link: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/b...
#PersonalFinance #MentalHealth
February 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
There's going to be a lot of financial despair out there, and my latest story aims to help those who don't see a way out.
🎁 Link: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/b...
#PersonalFinance #MentalHealth
🎁 Link: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/b...
#PersonalFinance #MentalHealth
A handful of changes to retirement savings accounts, Medicare, Social Security and more could help many people in 2025. But, sheesh, the new rules are complicated. I break them down in this story for @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/b...
If You’re Retired, or Not: 5 Changes That Will Affect Your Money in 2025
This year, older workers will have ways to save more for retirement, spend less on medicine and see other ways to improve their finances.
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January 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A handful of changes to retirement savings accounts, Medicare, Social Security and more could help many people in 2025. But, sheesh, the new rules are complicated. I break them down in this story for @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/b...
The clock is ticking but there's still time left to make a few nimble moves to cut your 2024 tax bill (tax-gain harvesting, anyone?). Here, in my new story for AARP, are 7 of them www.aarp.org/money/budget...
7 Year-End Money Moves to Cut Your 2024 Tax Bill
There’s still time to reduce how much you owe and set yourself up for a tax-friendly 2025
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December 17, 2024 at 4:31 PM
The clock is ticking but there's still time left to make a few nimble moves to cut your 2024 tax bill (tax-gain harvesting, anyone?). Here, in my new story for AARP, are 7 of them www.aarp.org/money/budget...
Next year’s 2.5% bump in Social Security benefits is feeling skimpy to many retirees. How can you make your money go further? In a new story for AARP, I share some tips, which also work for non-retirees. H/t @carolynmcc.bsky.social, Trae Bodge, Kathy Kristof and Ted Rossman bit.ly/4iv3eYU
5 Ways to Stretch the Social Security COLA
Try these tips if the 2025 adjustment isn’t keeping up with your costs
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December 10, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Next year’s 2.5% bump in Social Security benefits is feeling skimpy to many retirees. How can you make your money go further? In a new story for AARP, I share some tips, which also work for non-retirees. H/t @carolynmcc.bsky.social, Trae Bodge, Kathy Kristof and Ted Rossman bit.ly/4iv3eYU
I'm new to the neighborhood. Good to see you all here
December 10, 2024 at 10:57 AM
I'm new to the neighborhood. Good to see you all here