Congress weighs Social Security changes on key terms, ID theft services
Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty Images Even before they start receiving Social Security checks, millions of Americans…
Indiana Lawmaker Pushes for Bitcoin in Pensions, Crypto Payment Protections
In brief An Indiana lawmaker proposed a bill that centers on cryptocurrency. State-managed retirement funds would be required…
Higher ‘Safe’ Withdrawal Rates Hint at a New Retirement Playbook Ahead
Bill Bengen, a financial planner, forged an industry standard in 1994 for thinking about “safe” withdrawal rates for…
No more benefits for deadbeats: Estranged parents won’t receive dead child’s pension funds
New revision clarifies that parents who abandoned their children aren’t entitled receive any benefit from the child’s death.…
How Much Do Millennials Have Saved in Their 401(k) Plans in 2025?
Key Takeaways According to Fidelity, millennials (ages 29-44) had an average 401(k) balance of $67,300 in 2024, with…
Pelosi and Greene retirements thrust $38M-a-year perk for ex-lawmakers into spotlight: ‘End pensions in Congress’
The vast majority of the record number of congressional lawmakers not seeking re-election next year, including Reps. Marjorie…
Martin Lewis outlines LISA holder concerns
The government plans to launch a consultation in early 2026 regarding the implementation of a new, simpler Individual…
My boyfriend likes spend money on himself. I’m more frugal, and I think this could be a problem.
Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Pay Dirt archives to…
Merz seeks to lock in pension bill majority – DW – 12/05/2025
12/05/2025December 5, 2025Germany’s coalition pushes for solid majority ahead of key pension vote Germany’s governing coalition has been…
Dutch Pension Overhaul to Fuel Pivot From Long Bonds in EU
European nations look set to lower the length of their borrowing as an overhaul of the Dutch pension…
‘Where did my late husband’s pension payments go?’
Chris ClementsScotland social affairs correspondent BBC Nancy Dunnachie wants to know where her husband’s pension contributions went Public…
Merz’s Coalition on Edge Ahead of Crunch German Pension Vote
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ruling coalition with the Social Democrats faces a key vote in parliament on Friday that…