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2019 Social Security Bump Is Biggest in 7 Years for Retirees
Karla Bowsher on December 15, 2018
Find out how large of an increase you can expect next year.
This Is What Your Partner Wants More Than Romance
Karla Bowsher on December 14, 2018
In today’s economy, many Americans expect a lot more than love from their significant other.
Social Security Q&A: Can My Husband Get a Spousal Benefit?
Russell Settle on March 17, 2020
If a husband leaves the workforce to care for kids, can he claim spousal benefits in retirement based on his wife’s work history?
5 Gifts That Teach Kids About Money
Angela Colley on December 10, 2018
Looking for some stocking stuffer ideas? Why not skip the trinkets and toys this year and give your kids something they can really use – an investment in their future.
Boost Your Social Security Check With This Overlooked Strategy
Karla Bowsher on December 9, 2018
Are you among the retirees ignoring this tactic for increasing their Social Security benefits payment?
10 Places to Find the Perfect Gift for Anyone
Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2018
Gadgets you can control from your smartphone? Your favorite childhood candy? Here’s where to find the perfect present.
A Bad Week for Stocks: Is the Party Finally Over?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 6, 2018
Is the sun setting on the mighty bull market? Maybe. Here’s what you should do next.
Social Security Q&A: How Do Survivor Benefits Work?
Jeff Miller on March 17, 2020
If your spouse dies, you can collect 100 percent of his or her Social Security. However, the rules get complicated if you remarry.
5 Overseas Cities Where You Can Retire on Less Than $37,000 a Year
Karla Bowsher on November 29, 2018
These exotic metropolises enable retirees to live both comfortably and affordably. Here’s how much money you’ll need.
Social Security Q&A: What’s the Best Claiming Strategy for a Couple?
Russell Settle on March 17, 2020
If one spouse started Social Security benefits early, can he or she pay the money back and start over at a later date?
Vanguard Move Slashes Costs for Smaller Investors
Karla Bowsher on November 27, 2018
The mutual fund company best known for ultra-low fees just made a few dozen funds even cheaper — by as much as 71 percent.
Social Security Q&A: Will My Benefits Be Taxed?
Jeff Miller on May 7, 2020
Concerned about having your Social Security taxed? If not, maybe you should be.
This Tax-Slashing Move Is Now More Valuable for Couples
Karla Bowsher on November 20, 2018
Workers and preretirees can spare their retirement savings from taxation by making this move.
8 Basics That Beginning Investors Must Know
Marilyn Lewis on November 14, 2018
New investors fall into some common traps. But you can avoid them if you understand and remember these fundamentals.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Invest My Health Savings Account in Stocks?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 29, 2021
HSAs are a great way to save on income taxes while putting aside money to meet medical expenses. But should you put that money at risk by investing it in stocks?
The 25 Best Financial Perks and Discounts for Military Families
Christina Majaski on November 10, 2018
The pay isn’t the best, and the job is a challenge, but there are some valuable perks and benefits available for those in the military and their family members.
Social Security Q&A: What’s ‘File and Suspend,’ and Should I Do It?
Jeff Miller on May 7, 2020
The right Social Security claiming strategy can get you thousands of dollars more in lifetime benefits. Some strategies no longer work, but others do.
Ask Stacy: Where Can I Get Social Security Advice?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 7, 2020
Choosing the proper claiming strategy can mean thousands more in Social Security money over your lifetime. Here’s how to find an inexpensive expert who can help.
This Tool Shows How Much Your Nest Egg Loses to Fees
Karla Bowsher on November 5, 2018
If you have any retirement savings or otherwise invest any money, you can’t afford not to use this new free calculator from a reputable nonprofit.
States With the Most Millionaires: Where Does Yours Rank?
Gael F. Cooper on November 2, 2018
The state at the top of this list is likely to surprise you.
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