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Newly Retired Couples May Lose $16,900/Year in Social Security in 2033

and on July 16, 2026

A nonpartisan think tank warns automatic cuts could grow from 22% to 35% by century’s end if Congress keeps delaying a fix.

Some PA Social Security Recipients Get 2 Payments in July, None in August

, , and on July 16, 2026

A calendar quirk sends August’s SSI check out early in July, leaving recipients with two payments this month and none until September.

Social Security’s Future Is Shaky. Trump Prefers This Country’s System

and on July 16, 2026

Australia requires every worker to save for retirement — and one economist says it would make Social Security’s job “a lot easier.”

Mary Beth Franklin: ‘I Do Not Know Any Other Investment That Can Guarantee Me a 76% Increase in Income Over an 8-Year Period’

on July 15, 2026

All you need is patience.

Here Are 5 TikTok ‘Tips’ That Could Wreck Your Retirement

on July 15, 2026

Financial TikTok just failed an accuracy test, and its most popular ‘tips’ could quietly gut your retirement.

10 Legit Ways to Pocket Extra Cash in Under 60 Minutes

on July 27, 2026

If you have an hour to kill, you have enough time to fix a cash crunch. Here’s how to find money quickly without falling for a scam.

Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey Both Rely on the Same Number. As a CPA, I Can Tell You It Doesn’t Exist

on July 14, 2026

Two famous rules. One imaginary number underneath both. Here’s what it’s costing the people who believe them.

7 Steps to Roll Over Your IRA or 401(k) Into a New IRA Without Handing the IRS 20%

on July 14, 2026

Want to move your retirement account from one place to another? No problem. Just follow these steps.

Social Security 2027 COLA May Be 3.7% but Still Not Offset Medicare

and on July 14, 2026

A new estimate pegs the raise at $74 a month, but a Part D deductible jumping to $700 in 2027 could erase the gain.

5 Dumb Mistakes Nearly Every Investor Makes

on July 13, 2026

After over four decades in the market, I’ve seen it all. Here are the expensive blunders that even experienced investors make over and over.

Tony Barzar Started at Costco Earning $5.85 an Hour in 1986. 40 Years Later, He’s a Millionaire and Still a Cashier

on July 13, 2026

Proof that you don’t need a six-figure salary to retire with $1 million saved.

What’s the Best Time of Year for a Roth Conversion?

on July 13, 2026

You have to weigh the pros and cons of converting early in the year versus waiting until year-end.

Forget the ‘Dancing Robots.’ Here’s How to Actually Profit From Automation.

on July 13, 2026

Automation is reshaping the economy. Here’s how to profit from the robotics revolution.

Who’s Your Favorite Financial Guru? How Has Their Advice Helped You Improve Your Finances?

on July 13, 2026

Reddit asked. And the people answered.

The Great Wealth Transfer Will Be Smaller Than You Think

and on July 13, 2026

A new Visa report finds $93 trillion in boomer wealth could shrink to just $36 trillion by the time it reaches heirs.

Social Security Checks Go Out This Week. Who Gets Paid?

and on July 13, 2026

Payments land Wednesday for those born July 2-11, as a think tank floats capping benefits at $100,000 to shore up the program’s finances.

Americans Fear This Retirement Setback More Than Death

and on July 12, 2026

A 67% majority now dread outliving their savings more than dying, and long-term care costs are a big reason why.

Are You Saving Enough for Retirement Compared to Other Americans Your Age?

on July 10, 2026

See where your retirement savings stand compared to your peers.

I’ve Answered 30,000 Money Questions Since 1991. These 7 Come up the Most.

on July 10, 2026

After 35 years as a financial journalist, the same seven money questions never stop coming. Here are my honest answers.

Everything Is Gold, Gold, Gold: What About Investing in Silver or Platinum?

on July 9, 2026

Gold gets the headlines. But the metals quietly powering solar panels, electric vehicles, and AI data centers may be the diversification story hiding in plain sight — and the smartest way to own them may be inside a tax-advantaged IRA.

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