Is the economy K-shaped or C-shaped? Finance pros weigh in
The K-shaped economy has become shorthand for a widening, persistent economic divide: higher-income Americans pulling further ahead —…
Social Security gender gap: Women get $4,800 less in annual benefits
Image Source | Image Source | Getty Images Women rely more on Social Security for income in retirement…
Trump Accounts as a model for Social Security? What experts say
Ryanjlane | E+ | Getty Images President Donald Trump is changing the way Americans can save through the…
Million-dollar earners have stopped paying into Social Security for 2026
A mobile billboard with an image of Jeff Bezos calls for higher taxes on the ultrawealthy, in Washington,…
Poor coordination can cost couples retirement wealth: research
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Spouses who don’t ask one question — “your 401(k) or mine?”…
Estate planning helps limit costly mistakes: ‘My Mother’s Money’ author
Miodrag Ignjatovic | E+ | Getty Images After Beth Pinsker’s father died, she had her mother set up…
Social Security 2.8% COLA 2026 benefit increase explained
Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social…
Social Security’s retirement age language may change
Brothers91 | E+ | Getty Images Deciding when to claim Social Security retirement benefits is a big decision…
Having a bridge strategy can help
M Swiet Productions | Getty Images Eligibility for Social Security retirement benefits starts at age 62. But for…
Denmark raises retirement age to 70; U.S. might follow
Aleksandarnakic | E+ | Getty Images Denmark has moved to increase its retirement age to 70 — making…