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The Magnificent 7 Are Struggling. Don’t Let Them Sink Your 401(k)
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on August 20, 2026
The seven stocks now make up 34% of the S&P 500, raising fresh questions about diversification for retirement savers.
What a Social Security Champion’s Primary Loss Spells for the Program
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on August 18, 2026
The program’s trust fund is projected to run short in 2032, potentially cutting average monthly checks by about $500 without congressional action.
The Best Way I Know to Survive Global Economic Crisis
Lee Harrison on August 17, 2026
Expanding your portfolio can help you shore up your assets and broaden your horizons.
The Free Tool That Can Help You Find a Lost or Forgotten 401(k) or Pension
Kristin Kurens on August 17, 2026
Nearly 30% of people who used this tool found forgotten retirement money. Here’s how to check if you’re one of them.
7 Financial Secrets Even Smart People Keep From Their Spouses (and Their Advisors)
Kathleen Coxwell on September 3, 2026
These hidden financial behaviors are the quiet gaps between what people do and what their financial plans actually reflect.
Social Security Checks Arrive This Week. Are You Getting One?
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
A birth-date rule determines which retirees receive their August benefit Wednesday, while SSI recipients face a different schedule later this year
Before Death, Ask Yourself How Much You Trust Your Trustee
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on August 16, 2026
A trustee’s mistakes can cost families six figures, so a candid conversation now may prevent years of conflict, fees and delayed inheritances.
Half of Workers Fear They Will Never Fully Retire
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on August 15, 2026
Nearly half of workers doubt they can retire fully, while survey data shows why modest savings and flexible planning may matter more than a magic number.
8 Ways I Used AI to Slash Our Expenses by $2,340
MTN Staff on August 14, 2026
You don’t need to use AI yourself: just harness the same advice it offered to me.
Wall Street Now Pays $100,000 to Read Trump’s Posts Before You Do — 6 Things to Know
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 14, 2026
The president’s company is selling a head start on his posts. Here’s why your money’s on the losing end.
‘It’s the Economy, Stupid’ May Solve Social Security Woes, Experts Say
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on August 14, 2026
The trust fund could run dry by 2032, with a projected 22% benefit reduction unless lawmakers shore up the program’s finances.
Jamie Dimon’s Bank Says Gold Could Hit $6,000. I’m a Stock Guy, but Here Are 5 Reasons I Still Own Some Gold
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 13, 2026
Wall Street’s biggest bank sees $6,000 gold. I’m no gold bug — here’s why I still own some.
8 Brilliant Money Hacks Every Retiree Needs to Know
MTN Staff on August 12, 2026
Stretch your retirement income further with these simple, proven strategies.
9 Clever Ways to Slash Your Monthly Bills by $500
MTN Staff on August 12, 2026
Don’t let inflation drain your bank account. Try these easy money-saving tricks today.
I Turned $10,000 Into $300,000 Following One Jim Cramer Call — Here Are 5 Things His Critics Get Dead Wrong
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 12, 2026
They built an ETF to bet against him. It didn’t survive the year. Here’s what the haters miss.
Hot Inflation, Shrinking Jobs: 6 Money Moves for a Fed That Doesn’t Know What’s Next
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 12, 2026
The July CPI numbers just boxed the Fed into a corner — and your money’s caught in the crossfire.
Social Security Adds 14 Conditions to Disability Fast-Track List
Melina Khan and USA TODAY on August 12, 2026
The new additions bring the fast-track list to 314 conditions, a change that could shorten waits for people with severe disabilities.
3 Powerful Questions to Transform Your Retirement Plan — and Your Life
Kathleen Coxwell on August 11, 2026
These thought experiments cut through financial planning jargon to help you discover what matters most.
5 Money Moves You Should Resist Even When the Pressure Is On
Kendall Blythe on August 10, 2026
Everyone has advice, especially when it isn’t their money. Learn when you need to push back.
Would You Rather? Retirement Edition. 10 Dilemmas You Will Face
Kendall Blythe on August 10, 2026
If you haven’t decided, you need to think about these soon.
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