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You Might Be Overestimating How Much Money You Need to Save for Retirement

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Over 3 Million Social Security Recipients Are About to Get Bigger Checks (and Backpay)

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Could Trump's DOGE Cuts Delay Social Security Payments?

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Would A Mega Backdoor Roth Work In Your 401(k) Plan?

If available, you may be able to access additional Roth savings annually. However, there are important considerations for employers and employees to keep in mind....

Annuity Fees: Are You Paying Too Much?

Annuity fees include commissions, administrative costs, expense ratios and more. How much is too much and how do you know if you're overpaying?...

Women face unique retirement challenges — but advisors can help

Financial advisors need to educate themselves on the unique financial issues facing women as they age if they want to better advise their clients, experts say....

Social Security COLA set to fall again as seniors feel the pinch

As inflation cools, Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is projected to decline in 2026. Seniors say the benefit bump won't be enough....

Social Security will require identity checks in fraud crackdown

New rules will tighten identity verification for benefits, limiting phone claims to fight fraud, the Social Security Administration announced....

How to Prepare for a Recession

At any moment in time, there will be an expert predicting a recession. (the CNBC Fed Survey puts the probability ... Read more...

Before You Tap Your Retirement Account, Here’s What You Need To Know

Early withdrawals are generally subject to a 10% penalty, in addition to normal income taxes. But there are lots of exceptions—including some new ones. Here's the latest....

Just turned 63 and have never considered retiring until 67 - until now!

What a great resource here! I've read through several of the posts and wanted to throw my 2 cents in. I just turned 63 and have always thought I would retire at 67 or later since my position pays well...

Choosing a Trustee? These Six Tips Can Help You Pick Wisely

How can you be sure a trust will be managed properly, without causing a headache for the beneficiaries? The key is choosing the right trustee (and a backup)....

It Might Be Time to Ditch These Two Retirement 'Rules'

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BlackRock CEO Says a Secure Retirement Is Mostly for Fortune 500 Workers

Larry Fink believes that an adequately funded retirement is beyond the reach of most Americans. He has three suggestions for fixing the problem....

A thank you & quick Introduction

Good evening everyone! Thanks for allowing me to join. I’m now 67 and I retired in 2021 after stints in the U.S. Army and at the VA. My original plan was to retire at 62. But, as fortune would h...

IRA Conversion to Roth: Rules to Convert an IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA

An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution....

2026 Social Security COLA Projection Dips After Inflation Slows

This October, the SSA will determine the new cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) by comparing the CPI-W data from July, August, and September of 2025 to the same data from 2024....

Investing in “Uncertain” Markets

The Pittsburgh Steelers won four Superbowls in the 1970s — a legendary run. My Uncle was a diehard Steelers fan in the 1970s and 1980s. He had season tickets, fabricated an Iron City Beer &ldquo...

22 Reasons to Start a Budget Now (Before Your Money Runs Out)

Budgeting sounds boring. No one wakes up excited to track expenses or set spending limits. But ignoring it? That’s how people stay broke, stressed, and stuck in the same financial mess year afte...

21 Reasons Why America’s Poor Stay Poor

Poverty isn’t just about working harder or spending smarter. If it were that simple, millions of people wouldn’t be stuck in the same financial hole, generation after generation. The truth...

Uncovering Americans' average retirement income

The average retirement income for U.S. adults 65 and older is $83,950. See how income changes through retirement years....

The new baby boom: Inside the $358 billion product market

Babies are big business: The global baby products market was estimated at $357.9 billion in 2024, with two-income families in the U.S. spending as much as $23,380 yearly on average bringing up babies....

Inherited IRA beneficiary options & withdrawal rules

An inherited IRA is an account that is opened when someone inherits an IRA after the original owner dies. Discover the top rules for inherited IRAs....

Grass is getting greener: A lawn maintenance cost checkup

With more hours of sunshine comes the season to invest in lawn care maintenance....

Price check: Find out which states spend the most on groceries

While soaring egg prices and picked-over egg aisles seem to dominate the headlines, supermarket prices on the whole are on a steady climb, and consumers in some states are spending more than others....

How Does California Tax Your Social Security Benefits?

If you want to retire in or to California, you may wonder how California will take your Social Security and other retirement benefits....

Tax-Smart Ways To Cash In Capital Gains

Investors are looking to take some profits before they disappear. Fortunately, there are strategies that can reduce capital gains taxes on investment profits....

Savings And Care Get Easier With Parents And Grandparents Under One Roof

Multigenerational housing is being embraced by younger and older families seeking to address housing affordability, caregiving needs, and retirement security....

Why Pay Full Price? 23 Things That Are Better Bought Second-Hand

New doesn’t always mean better. A lot of things people pay full price for when they lose value the second they’re out of the box. The secret to keeping more money isn’t about cutting...

How spring cleaning finances could save money

Finances could benefit from a springtime refresh, letting people to check the progress on goals — and also save money for rainy days....

Cracking the code on high-flying egg prices

Understanding the various factors behind rising price tags can help shoppers make smarter choices — and maybe even find a few ways to cut costs along the way....

Seven Sources of Non-Taxable Retirement Income in 2025

Leveraging non-taxable income in retirement can help preserve your hard-earned money....

I don't miss my IT Leadership Job

Last night, my wife mentioned she thought I retired too early. Today, after catching up with some of my old team members over coffee, I realized I don’t miss the job at all. The man who replaced...

Equities vs fixed income for retirement next year

Retireing in a year need advice on equities vs fixed income I am working at 76 for another year since the sale of my business payoff required another year of my presence. Wife retired a few months ago...

The Only Good Reasons To Pay Off A Low-Interest-Rate Mortgage Early

Despite the wonderful peace of mind that comes with owning a home free and clear, deciding to pay off a low-interest rate mortgage early is not always straightforward. If your mortgage rate is low com...

Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 55 and 60

JPMorgan’s guide can help older Gen Xers determine whether they have saved enough for a retirement pegged to their income level....

I Became a Liquid Millionaire at 38: Here Are Things I Don’t Waste Money On

I’ve never cared about pretending to be rich. Flashy cars, oversized houses, overpriced services, none of that impresses me. What does impress me? Owning every minute of my day and buying back m...

Breaking the Cycle: 20 Generational Money Habits Holding You Back 

Money habits aren’t just personal choices, they’re passed down, picked up, and followed without question. Some build wealth, others drain it. The problem is, most people don’t stop t...

Learn How AARP is Fighting for Better Medicare

Learn How AARP is Fighting for Better Medicare...