Social security

You need $2 million to retire and ‘almost nobody’s close’, BlackRock’s CEO warns, a problem Gen X will make ‘harder and nastier’.

Larry Fink has a clear message for Americans: You haven't saved enough to retire comfortably, the billionaire BlackRock CEO wrote…

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Health care costs are eating into Social Security checks

Healthcare is cutting Social Security checks, and the squeeze is getting worse. Out-of-pocket health care expenses in retirement are a…

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My husband and I have $250K in savings at 59. I thought our retirement plan was solid until I found out my co-worker saved $700K.

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I am 59 years old, earning six figures, but my daughter wants to retire to watch my future granddaughter for a year. Can I afford it?

"My daughter is getting married next year and will try to get pregnant immediately." (Photo subject is a model.) -…

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Retirees on Social Security just got some good news from Uncle Sam

If you watch the news on TV, you might think you're seeing nothing but bad news. Network news organizations focus…

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Louisiana Church Secretary, 87, 1 Financial mistake many women make. Now she is working 2 jobs for $12/hour

At age 87, Rebecca Reed likes to spend her days socializing with friends and, in her words, "eating bonbons and…

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Dave Ramsey warns that a third of Americans will learn about Social Security the hard way

A third of Americans will learn about Social Security the hard way. That's according to finance guru, Dave Ramsey, who…

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Average 401(k) Withdrawal Rate for Retirees in 2026 Revealed—What Does It Mean for You?

Recent research shows that married retirees withdraw about 2.1% of their savings annually, while spending 80% of their guaranteed income,…

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Many American retirees are using 1 sneaky trick to make required minimum distributions in 2026 a non-issue.

If you've spent decades saving for retirement, your IRA and 401(k) balances probably feel like a financial safety net. Seeing…

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The US government has passed surprising tracking rules for millions of Social Security recipients. Will your journey be monitored?

A quiet regulatory update by the Social Security Administration (SSA) may raise fresh concerns about the government's growing use of…

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