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7 Easy Ways to Start Building Your Retirement Savings Today
Kathleen Coxwell on September 29, 2026
Take these basic steps to keep your retirement planning on track.
A New Bill Would Let Some Workers Retire at 60 With Full Social Security. Here’s the Catch
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2026
Full benefits at 60 would be worth six figures to the right worker. Before you circle the date, read the fine print.
5 ‘Safe’ Investments Financial Advisors Steer Their Own Parents Away From
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2026
Some of the most trusted products sold to retirees carry traps that can gut a lifetime of savings.
What Does a CFP, CFA, CPA, RIA or IAR Do for Your Money?
Kendall Blythe on September 29, 2026
Impressive acronyms or titles do not guarantee the best financial advice.
Why Your Regular Retirement Income Is Hiking Your Capital Gains Tax (and What to Do About It)
Scott Staton on September 28, 2026
Don’t be caught off guard. Here’s what to know, plus strategies for reducing your capital gains rate.
When Do You Get Your SSI Check for October? See the Schedule
Mike Snider and USA TODAY on September 28, 2026
SSI recipients get two payments in October because the November check arrives early, with the schedule also shifting around New Year’s Day
14 Money Terms to Learn So You Don’t Die Broke
Jim Gold and Marilyn Lewis on September 25, 2026
Want to outlive your money? Ignore these crucial financial concepts.
Millionaires Aren’t Smarter Than You. They Just Do These 9 Things
Jim Gold on September 25, 2026
Millionaires aren’t smarter — but they live by these seemingly cheap and simple habits.
Americans Are Taking Social Security Early. Will the Fund Run Dry?
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on September 24, 2026
A survey finds 45% of future retirees plan to claim before full retirement age, while fears about a 2032 shortfall shape the choice.
Here’s Where to Put Your Next Retirement Dollar for Maximum Growth
Scott Staton on September 24, 2026
There’s an optimal order for your retirement accounts, and you could be missing out by not knowing it.
11 Home Upgrades That Drain Your Resale Value — and What to Do Instead
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 23, 2026
You’re about to spend thousands on upgrades buyers will hate. Here’s where the money actually goes.
From Ray Dalio to Suze Orman: What 7 Big Names Say About Investing in Gold
Kendall Blythe on September 23, 2026
The nuances vary, but they agree on the big picture.
How to Be an Emotionally Intelligent Investor — and Why It Matters
Kathleen Coxwell on September 22, 2026
Knowing yourself well is essential to making well-rounded financial plans and decisions.
Bad Money Advice Gets 70% More Views Than Good Advice. I Know Exactly Why.
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 22, 2026
An analysis of nearly 2,000 money-advice videos found the misleading ones drew the most views. There’s a mechanical reason for that.
Women Will Inherit $124 Trillion in ‘Great Wealth Transfer.’ Many Aren’t Ready
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on September 22, 2026
A readiness gap leaves 84% of women uneasy about managing inheritances, making shared planning and estate paperwork more urgent than ever.
Your Will Doesn’t Control Your 401(k). This Form Does.
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 21, 2026
The paperwork you signed once and never looked at again outranks the will you paid a lawyer to write. A CPA on how to check yours.
Who Receives a Social Security Payment on Sept. 23? See the Schedule
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on September 21, 2026
The Wednesday payment goes to beneficiaries born late in the month, while a separate calendar lays out the remaining 2026 SSI dates
A Social Security Tax Rate Hike May Cost Americans Up to $3,000 a Year
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on September 19, 2026
A typical worker could lose as much as $3,024 annually under proposals that would raise the payroll tax rate to shore up Social Security.
Why Some Retirees Pay Hundreds More for Medicare Each Month
Jonathan Vance, Special to USA TODAY NETWORK on September 16, 2026
A two-year tax lookback can turn one profitable year into a Medicare surcharge, but retirees have several ways to manage the added cost.
‘It Didn’t Take Me Long to Lose Money in the Markets.’ Legendary Investor Ray Dalio Learned the Hard Way.
Kendall Blythe on September 16, 2026
If you feel confident about an investment, find someone who disagrees with you.
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