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Social Security Checks Coming Oct. 21. Are You Getting One?

and on October 19, 2026

Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th get paid Wednesday, Oct. 21, and the final October round lands Oct. 28 for those born from the 21st to 31st.

I Bonds Could Approach 5%. Should You Wait until November to Buy?

and on October 16, 2026

Savers who buy from Nov. 1 could lock in a rate near 4.9%, but a TreasuryDirect login change lands Oct. 28 and could complicate purchases.

A Millionaire’s 10 Rules for Getting Rich — Including the 1 Strategy That Works for Everyone

on October 16, 2026

I’m a millionaire several times over. I got here the same way you can: by following these 10 simple steps.

Jamie Dimon Says JPMorgan Is ‘Prepared for a Wide Range of Outcomes’ for the U.S. Economy. 5 Ways to Protect Your Retirement Savings Too

on October 16, 2026

JPMorgan’s CEO sees risks shifting under a growing economy. Here’s how to protect your nest egg.

Want a Guaranteed Paycheck in Retirement? 5 Ways to Skip the Commission

on October 16, 2026

The usual way to buy a paycheck for life pays someone else first. There are better ways in.

Most Americans Can’t Estimate Their Retirement Health Costs. The Typical Guess Was Low by 6 Figures

on October 15, 2026

The typical guess would not cover two years of Medicare premiums, and one major cost is missing even from an expert estimate.

When Stocks Fall, Everyone Pays. 5 Ways a Crash Would Hit You

on October 15, 2026

You don’t need to own a single share to get hurt. The damage travels a route most people never see coming.

The National Average Savings Rate Is 0.37%. Switching Banks for a Better Rate Takes 7 Steps, and the Order Matters

on October 15, 2026

The wrong sequence sends a paycheck to a closed account and leaves bills unpaid.

Americans 75 and Older Are Now the Wealthiest Age Group. Their Biggest Gain Has a Yearly Tax Deadline

on October 14, 2026

The accounts that made them richest come with strict rules around withdrawals.

Nearly 72M Social Security Recipients to Get 3.6% COLA Raise in 2027

and on October 14, 2026

Medicare Part B takes its cut before the check arrives, so the average retiree’s real raise could shrink to roughly $64 to $68 a month.

The Average 50-Something Is Now Worth $1.5 Million

and on October 14, 2026

Median net worth for 50-somethings slid to $271,200 even as the average climbed, a split that shows how most households in this age group are really doing.

6 Reasons Americans Are Losing Faith in Retirement — and the 1 Fix That Actually Works

on October 13, 2026

Retirement confidence just hit its lowest point in years. Here’s what’s driving the fear — and one move to fight back.

BlackRock’s Larry Fink Says Wealth Has Flowed to People Who Own Investments, Not Workers. 5 Ways to Own a Bigger Share

on October 13, 2026

Getting on the right side of the gap takes less than you might think.

More Planning and More Math, Not Work, Can Boost Retirement Prosperity

and on October 13, 2026

Workers’ confidence in having enough for retirement dropped to 61%, and advisers say the fix may be better math rather than more years on the job.

8 Things You Must Do the Month Your 401(k) Hits $250,000

on October 12, 2026

Your 401(k) just crossed a quarter million. Celebrate later — after you make these moves to protect it.

Mel Robbins’ Millennial Guest Told Listeners to Ask Parents If They’re Behind on Retirement. 5 Moves If You’re That Parent

on October 12, 2026

This guest wants adult kids to ask their parents about retirement savings. If you’re the parent, you have more options than you think.

Social Security Checks Are Coming: Who Gets Paid Next?

and on October 12, 2026

Your birth date decides which Wednesday your October deposit lands, and SSI recipients and pre-1997 beneficiaries follow a different calendar entirely.

Financial Advisor Retainers Are up 52% Since 2023. Would a Percentage Fee Cost Less?

on October 12, 2026

Advisors report an average retainer of $6,815, up 52% since 2023. Whether a percentage fee costs less depends on a portfolio size you can calculate.

Half of Workers Fear They Will Never Fully Retire

and on October 10, 2026

A new Thrivent survey finds most workers can’t name how much is enough, and only 23% think they need less than $1 million.

Are Trump Accounts Real? Who Pays for Them?

and on October 9, 2026

Some children already have $1,000 in seed money waiting, but eligibility depends on birth date and a valid Social Security number.

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