Social Security Strategy – How Spouse Claim Order Affects Benefits in 2026
For married couples nearing retirement, Social Security is more than an individual decision. It is a coordinated financial…
Retirees Could Get a Much Bigger Social Security Raise in 2027 — Thanks to Inflation
Retirees know that the “fixed” part of being on a fixed income isn’t fun. It can be challenging…
New UK farm inheritance tax rule will cause ‘significant challenges’, say accountants | Inheritance tax
A new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday and will…
£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could realistically be used to target £633 of passive income each month
Image source: Getty Images Do you currently have a practical plan to try and earn hundreds of pounds…
‘It’s a massive help’: Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Other changes to the basic allowance for universal credit, paid to all claimants of the benefit, mean about…
This Trump Administration Move May Cause Lasting Damage to Social Security
© SkazovD / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump came into office with a vow not to cut Social Security…
Limerick financial planner explores funds with different risk ratings
IF YOU’VE been looking at the value of your investment or pension funds over the past couple of…
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 4 Things Retirees Need to Know in 2026
Social Security spousal benefits are a common source of confusion among retired workers. Nationwide Retirement Institute’s 2025 Social…
Should you take CPP early or tap your RRSP first? What one couple’s story reveals
Happy couple Consider a common, albeit hypothetical scenario. James (58) and Jenny (57) are empty-nesters. Both of their…
State pension payments RANKED as UK lags behind global peers in 20th place – full list
Britain’s state pension now covers more than basic living costs, but the UK is still lagging behind much…
Need to escape? Here’s how to financially plan for that
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
Do this before you make a 401(k) hardship withdrawal
For some Americans facing urgent expenses, retirement savings have become a financial lifeline — with tradeoffs for the…