Social Security payout today: Benefits jump by up to $1,000 for some recipients — who qualifies?
Owing to a major rule change last year, some Social Security beneficiaries are seeing their incomes increase. In…
Ask the Analyst: How Can I Illustrate Our Financial Position to a Spouse Who Shows Little Interest?
For my new Ask the Analyst series, I’m answering your questions about investing, personal finance, and retirement planning.…
Press Release: ZEW Index Continues to Deteriorate
“Economic expectations are slipping into negative territory. The economic consequences of the Iran war for the German economy…
6 Commonwealth Firms Link Up to Create $4B RIA
Six former Commonwealth Financial Network teams have come together to form a registered investment advisor platform, Kintra Wealth.…
A 66-Year-Old With $1.1 Million Discovers the Tax Bomb Hiding Inside Her Traditional IRA
A $1.1 million traditional IRA combined with $33,600 in Social Security income triggers taxation of 85% of her…
A financial advisor’s guide to covering the cost of kids
John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie looks at how parents may tackle finances when raising little ones. It is estimated…
If You Have an Extra $1K, Consider These 8 Money Moves
What would you do with an extra $1,000? Not life-changing money, but enough to matter. The obvious advice:…
5 small financial habits that quietly separate people who grew up with less from people who grew up assuming money would always be there – VegOut
Money habits are mostly inherited, not chosen. You can earn your way into a new tax bracket and…
Women ‘get worse investment advice’, study finds
Women are given worse guidance from their financial advisers than men, according to research that suggests female clients…
Americans grow more fearful about retirement ahead of Social Security cuts taking hold in under a decade
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Some couples are collecting $10,000 a month from Social Security — here’s who qualifies and what it takes to get there
For most retirees, Social Security is a modest monthly check. The average retired worker receives about $2,076 per…
The Average Middle-Class Retirement Budget at Age 70 vs. 80
VioletaStoimenova / iStock.com Here’s a heads-up about calculating your budget after your working years: Most retirement plans assume…