Fixing Social Security’s 8-Year Cliff Rely On Trust And Stephen Goss
What We All Agree About Social Security: Insolvency Looms Large Federal policymakers and the general public—to the extent that they pay attention—agree on the core financial dynamics of Social Security.…
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Mortgage rates kick off 2025 with an increase, nearing 7%
Mortgage rates are up for a third straight week to the highest since July, further hindering demand in the already-stagnant…
5 New Years’ Resolutions For Retirees
It’s always a good idea to revisit your retirement plans to see how you can make changes that can help…
A Child IRA For Your Kids Or Grandkids
The gift-giving season is upon us, and if you’re like many, you’ll be looking for a last-minute gift that isn’t…
Mortgage rates rise for second straight week, highest since July
Mortgage rates spiked this week to the highest level in five months, ending the year slightly higher than where they…
Corporate Transparency Act Filing Requirements Reinstated: Act Now
Overview The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements have been reinstated and most filings will now be due January 13,…
Top personal finance New Year's resolutions for 2025
The elevated inflation in recent years continued to wreak havoc on many Americans' wallets in 2024, but the start of…
Why You May Need To Rethink Your Retirement, Work And Spending
Most workers approaching their retirement years haven’t saved enough money to retire full time at age 65 and continue their…
GOP Budget Squabble Puts The Older Americans Act At Risk
The Older Americans Act, the umbrella federal law that includes programs such as Meals on Wheels, senior transportation, information services,…
The Little-Known Stealth Tax That Bites Retirees And Near-Retirees
There’s a Stealth Tax retirees and near-retirees often don’t know about until they inadvertently trigger it, costing them a lot…
New Proposal Would Require Insurance Agents To Disclose More About Medicare Advantage Plans
The ability to switch Medicare plans isn’t as available as many beneficiaries are told or believe, and the Centers for…
How To Handle Manipulative Aging Parents: Guilt, Money, And Power
Helping aging parents can be a difficult journey as they age. Some elders are relatively simple, though always work, while…
What Do Family Caregivers Really Want? Cash.
Ask family caregivers what sort of government support they want and their answer is clear: They want upfront cash. Not…