Third round of July Social Security payments goes out in three days
The third round of July Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in…
For Gen Z, saving for vacation tops retirement: JPM study
An astonishing number of Gen Zers aged 18 to 29 are opting to save for a vacation rather…
A financial planner explains why splitting your partner’s $2,100 mortgage will leave you with nothing. And it’s okay
La Famiglia/Shutterstock Living together before marriage was once a cultural taboo, but cohabitation has grown in popularity and…
Retirement in reality – 4 months in
For those of you who have just connected I retired 4 months ago from being a full-time academic…
Personal finance: Avoid comparison and invest in yourself
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How are Social Security retirement benefits calculated and how many years of work are they based on?
Across the United States, more than 70 million Americans receive Social Security payments each month, with the Social…
Big Changes Afoot for 401(k) Plans
Your 401(k) could be in for a quiet but major makeover, and it’s not necessarily one you’ll…
The $1.4 Million Gap: What a Median 55-Year-Old Can Still Do in the Last 10 Working Years
The gap between what a median American approaching retirement has saved and what most planning studies say they…
A 63-Year-Old’s $600,000 401(k) Roth Conversion Plan Saves Tens of Thousands in Taxes Before RMDs Hit
© PeopleImages / Getty Images A 63-year-old couple with $1.5 million in a traditional 401(k) and no earned…
Your Daily FinanceScope for July 19, 2026
The best things in life are free, but we could all use some extra cash. Let us lead…
A couple with $6.1 million can’t agree on when to retire — Ramit Sethi says ‘it’s not the numbers’ holding them back
What happens if you’re ready to retire, have enough money to spend your golden years in comfort, but…
My husband, 40, dreams of retiring by 55. But I just want to spend our money and have fun now. What do we do?
Rawpixel For many seniors, retirement dreams involve spending time with a spouse of many years, perhaps enjoying some…