Ogun pays pension benefits to over 200 retirees
The Ogun State Government has commenced the disbursement of additional pension benefits to over 200 retirees from the…
Some couples may receive $100,000 per year
Some high-earning married couples may now be receiving about $100,000 per year or even more in Social Security…
Retirees, Should You Take RMDs Early in the Year or Wait?
Within a given year, is there any advantage to taking your required minimum distributions as soon as you…
Social Security doesn’t let Americans ‘build wealth’: BlackRock’s Fink
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink speaks on the set of CNBC on the floor of the New York Stock…
Rising insurance costs risk turning Australian retirements into a ‘prison’
The promise of Australian retirements is often sold to look something like Carolyn Smith’s. A sea change to…
What may happen if Congress doesn’t act
A person holds a sign reading “Save Our Social Security” during a rally against President Donald Trump’s tax…
Social Security recipients eye 2027 COLA outlook. Federal Reserve March 18 meeting in focus
Millions of Americans relying on Social Security are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s March 18 policy meeting, as…
We Need to Talk About Your Retirement ‘Spending’
I spend a lot of time talking to retirees about their spending plans. Many of them proudly tell…
Social Security Retirees Are on Track for 2 Key COLA Updates In March
Retirees will get important clues into their COLA this month. Seniors should pay careful attention to the CPI-W…
Million-dollar earners have stopped paying into Social Security for 2026
A mobile billboard with an image of Jeff Bezos calls for higher taxes on the ultrawealthy, in Washington,…
Whangārei retiree’s treasured Bali pots stolen in garden ornament theft
The section where items were taken included an area of white stones to the left of her driveway.…
Why US retirees with just $600K in savings often end up with $1.3M (or more). Stop stressing out in 2026
Most Americans believe they need to be millionaires to retire comfortably. As of 2025, the so-called “magic number”…