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Mass deportations could mean less money for already meager Social Security trust funds....
Eggs are a luxury. Eggs are used in so many processed foods like mayonnaise, baked goods, etc. so their prices escalate as well. Consequently they also have become a question of “is it worth the...
My father wrote a memoir. I didn't read through all of it until he was gone. Having done so, I'm really glad he did it. There were a lot of details and family history that he recorded in his memoir th...
Retirement isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about time, health, and the life you want to live. Too many people delay retirement, chasing "one more bonus" or "one more year" without ...
Just released today, this informative letter from the new Acting Commissioner of the SSA. Seehttps://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-02-19 It addresses his own commitment to Social Security...
It doesn't seem that processing times are extraordinarily long such that there is a systemic problem (there is a problem but this is not it). A few thoughts on this: 1 - This article at SSA indicates ...
On this episode, we draw some analogies from impaired and distracted driving to potentially similar compromised judgement when it comes to finances. Glenn is available for in person and online meeting...
The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to retired Social Security beneficiaries in February when their January 2025 payments arrive....
We recently spent $95,000 on new solar panels for our house. We were supposed to see huge rewards for doing so. But how does it pencil out? The post Solar Panels: A Bad Financial Decision for Me appea...
Making money isn’t about grinding away at a 9-to-5, waiting for a raise that barely keeps up with inflation. The real game is figuring out how to make cash flow on your terms. Many people have t...
Nobody wants a letter from the IRS. Even if your taxes are spotless, there’s always that nagging thought, did you miss something? Did a simple mistake put you on the IRS radar? The Comprehensive...
I've been considering moving closer to family. I've wanted to move for years but was stuck by my job. I had seniority and great pay.. Quitting and moving would have been wrong. Now I'm retired, but wh...
These estate and legacy planning tools and strategies can help lower your taxes, protect your wealth and more, leaving you to relax during your golden years....
The FAANG FIRE Bookclub just finished our discussion of Ramit Sethi’s “Money for Couples”....
It’s been a while so it’s time for another reader case! This one caught my eye immediately because ever since I became a mom I developed an endless admiration for single parents. Some days...
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has set its sights on Social Security. Here is why you shouldn't panic....
Gold is soaring. Here's how to add a gold IRA or ETF to your portfolio in order to hedge against inflation and volatility. But retirees should tread carefully....
Here’s what Medicare beneficiaries need to know when it comes to the differences between diagnostic and screening tests....
I ended up making some pretty conservative quarterly estimated payments in 2024, and having just filed my returns, I’m getting most of them back. I had a hunch a year ago this would be the case,...
I am retiring at the end of March. It wasn't when I wanted to retire or how I wanted to retire. Effectively my employer is on a staff/cost reduction initiative and I was offered an early retirement. I...
If I don't continue at my current job, I'll need health insurance for approximately 1-1.5 years until Medicare is an option at 65. Cobra is expensive, so what have others here with perhaps similar sit...
Sadly time goes by way too fast. My last day of work was late January 2023. At first retirement was nice but I got bored. I like thinking and solving problems, programming, computer security, etc. I e...
Cryptocurrency has changed the financial landscape, and that includes estate planning. Unlike traditional assets, crypto presents unique challenges—there’s no customer service line to reco...
Should Nancy in Washington take out a 401(k) loan and invest it in her brokerage account to catch up on saving for her retirement? When Joe and Big Al talk about having a balanced portfolio of various...
How is AARP responding to Elom Musk and DOGE accessing SSA files and personal information? This is an all out assault on our retirement system that we have paid into all of our working lives! If DOGE ...
Can you imagine eliminating ALL taxes on your retirement income? Well, you are allowed to and it's called a Roth Conversion. What's the catch? You have to pay the taxes TODAY once and done and then yo...
In a small clinic in rural Ohio, a 32-year-old construction worker sits across from his physician, his hands trembling as ... Read more...
FROM THE ARTICLE: 5 Ways to Stretch the Social Security COLA. Try these tips if the 2025 adjustment isn’t keeping up with your costs. By Diane Harris, AARP. *** There are 13 Comments on the AARP...
FROM THE ARTICLE: Retiring Abroad? Make Plans for Handling Your Money. What older expats need to know about banking, taxes and more. By Jon Marcus, AARP. Reviewed by Sophia Titley and Lief Simon, Live...
When I lived in the Marina neighborhood of San Francisco, I could walk to endless bars and restaurants within 10 minutes. It was the perfect place for twenty- and thirty-somethings to live, socialize,...
If you're working while receiving Social Security benefits, depending on your income you may be giving up some of the benefit, short term. The post Working While Receiving Social Security appeared fir...
Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security....
Opening a joint account provides a way to monitor an older person’s finances....
High-income earners sometimes put off saving because they think they have plenty of time and money to do it later. That's not always the case, though....
Let's take a look at four retirees who have very little money coming in every month. How do they live their lives? How do they survive? The post What It Looks Like to Run Out of Money appeared first o...
How to Save Money on Groceries in 2025: 15 Tips You Should Try...
25 Easy Ways: How to Make a Lot of Money Fast in 2025...
Luxury Home Upgrades That Are Worth the Investment...
Elon Musk has posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he is "100% certain that the magnitude of fraud in federal entitlements (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Welfare, Disability, etc) exceeds the co...
These three strategies can help advisers better serve women as they navigate unique financial challenges and build confidence....
I met Kara Johnson at a Camp FI event I spoke at in 2022. At the time, she was very new to the financial independence community and drinking from the proverbial fire hose for reasons she’ll expl...
Is Costco Worth It? Here’s If You Should Consider a Membership...
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Living longer raises important financial and lifestyle questions....
Do you envision strolling about Europe, a book in one hand, a glass of wine in the other? You could make that happen by studying there, even if you're older....
Because of higher interest rates, inflation and newer annuity products, you could get a better deal today. Don't wait, though: Interest rates could start falling....