Retired professor, 75, fumbled to learn her finances when her husband died. What to do before a catastrophe strikes
When Alice Stone Nakhimovsky’s husband, Alexander, passed away unexpectedly last year from a brain aneurysm, she lost more…
Near Retirement? Make These 5 Moves Now To Maximize Social Security
If you’re nearing retirement, the decisions you make today could significantly impact how much Social Security income you…
Social Security benefits could increase by $200 a month — here’s who would qualify
Democratic Senators are pushing legislation that could hike monthly Social Security payments by $200, arguing senior citizens are…
Social Security COLAs To Be Capped for High Earners Under New Proposal
A new proposal suggests limiting annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increases for the highest earners—a change that…
At 59, my husband and I have $250K saved for retirement. But my friend says he’s got $700K. Are we unprepared?
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Things To Do Right Now To Safeguard Social Security
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My dad, 75, only has $31K in savings. How can I help him make the most of his $65K salary and prepare for retirement?
When it comes to retirement savings, recommendations, expectations, and realities can be way out of sync. Let’s imagine…
59% of working boomers feel behind on retirement savings. Here are 5 ways to keep growing your nest egg after retiring
Retiring but feeling insecure about what you’ve got saved to retire on? If the answer is yes, you…
Who would qualify for the $200 monthly Social Security increase?
A group of Democratic Senators has introduced a bill that would increase Social Security benefits by $200 a…
How baby boomers can close a retirement savings gap
Many baby boomers aren’t on track to retire with enough money. They have some options to adjust their…
Social Security benefits may increase $200 a month under new proposal
Good news may be coming to Social Security beneficiaries. Social Security recipients may see their benefits increase by…
2 Social Security Checks Coming in December? Here’s the Scoop
DNY59/Getty The holiday season is almost here, and some Social Security recipients are going to be getting an…