Author: Mary Ellen Cagnassola

The Investing Combo Linked to a Better Retirement Lifestyle
Mary Ellen Cagnassola on September 26, 2023
A Goldman Sachs’ report shows how “blended income” correlates to more satisfied and confident retirees.

Lawmakers Want To Change How Social Security COLAs Are Calculated
Mary Ellen Cagnassola on September 18, 2023
On paper, a different index may seem better poised to shield retirees from inflation. But economists argue that it’s flawed.

Why Certain Social Security Beneficiaries Will Get 2 Payments in September
Mary Ellen Cagnassola on September 1, 2023
A scheduling quirk will affect Supplemental Security Income payments in the coming weeks.

Watch Out for This Letter About Tax Refunds ‘From the IRS’
Mary Ellen Cagnassola on July 8, 2023
Here are a few clues that a message isn’t actually from the government agency.

You’re Probably Underestimating How Much You’ll Make in Retirement
Mary Ellen Cagnassola on March 20, 2023
Pre-retirees tend to underestimate future Social Security benefits by nearly $2,000.

Why a Dozen Eggs Now Costs You More Than a Gallon of Gas
Mary Ellen Cagnassola on January 17, 2023
The average price for a dozen eggs is now over $7 in some states.

How to Get a Free Turkey for Thanksgiving
Mary Ellen Cagnassola on November 11, 2022
Many grocery stories have free turkey deals.

Most People Say They’ve Reduced or Stopped Saving for Retirement Because of Inflation
Mary Ellen Cagnassola on November 4, 2022
Millennials are most likely to say they scaled back on retirement savings or stopped altogether.
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