Making Cents: Two ways to know you need a financial advisor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A financial advisor sounds like a luxury. But there are two situations where it makes…
Social Security benefits are rising, but so is inflation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Social Security Administration announced late last week that Social Security checks will increase by…
Social Security COLA and the Chained CPI Explained
Introduction Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is vital because it ensures that the program’s more than 70 million…
November Social Security payment worth $994 goes out in 20 days
The November 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 20…
How much you need to retire in every state after Social Security
$1.2 million. That’s how much Americans in workplace retirement plans say they’ll need to retire comfortably, according to…
First round of October Social Security payments goes out in 11 days
The first round of October Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in…
Sports Betting Could Create Social Security Conundrum for Gen Z
A growing number of Gen Z adults are treating sports betting as an investment strategy, prompting financial experts…
New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Among the various proposals for bolstering Security is raising the retirement age at which Americans can claim full…
Social Security tax hike would be “financially impossible” for many, expert says
Eliminating the funding shortfall in Social Security solely by raising payroll taxes could cost the typical U.S. worker…
‘Don’t quit. Keep your job’: Expert says Social Security will ‘go away’ — and the thing to protect isn’t your 401(k)
Envato For younger generations, the idea of living a life of leisure in retirement — playing golf, pursuing…
How Many Retirees Have Incomes of Less Than $2,000 a Month?
Half of monthly Social Security payments are below $2,000, but most retirees have additional income.Credit: SimpleImages / Getty…
When Social Security Isn’t Enough: How to Close the Gap
According to The Senior Citizens League, roughly 24.6 million seniors, or 44% of the country’s retirement-age population, depend…