Retirement income: Why a mix of investments, annuities may beat 4% rule
Today’s workers entering retirement face one big dilemma: What is the best way to turn their nest eggs…
First round of August Social Security payments goes out in 14 days
The first round of August Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in…
Nearly 90% Of Seniors Support Higher Taxes On Younger Workers To Maintain Current Social Security Benefits, Survey Says
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The Promise Act Would Push Congress to Vote on Social Security Reform Before 2032’s Projected 22% Benefit Cut for Retirees
A new bipartisan bill, the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone Act, aka the Promise…
Why I Gave Up on Mexico for Retirement – and Where I Moved Instead
For nearly two years, Mexico was the plan. I had the Pinterest boards, the spreadsheets comparing Ajijic to…
A Key Clue About Social Security’s 2027 COLA Arrives Soon: Here’s What Retirees Should Look For
Quick Read July CPI-W data releases Aug. 12 and offers the first clue for the 2027 COLA, but…
When will you get your Social Security check? Payment schedule for August.
Social Security recipients typically receive their payments on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month, but…
Americans Disagree on How to Save Social Security Before 2032, Polls Find
Americans overwhelmingly want Social Security preserved before projected benefit cuts take effect in 2032. However, a new Reagan…
How to Make the Most of a 3.9% Social Security COLA Bump for 2027
We’re only three months away from October, the month when Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for the following…
When Should You Start Collecting Social Security?
Waiting to claim Social Security can mean a bigger monthly check, but nearly half of working Americans say…
$3,000 a Month in Margaritaville: Here’s How to Retire There at 62 Without Touching Your Savings
Quick Read The $3,000/month plan barely works for a couple with a paid-off home, while solo retirees need…
How a 67-Year-Old Built a $4,800 Monthly Paycheck Around SCHD, JEPQ, and O
Quick Read Generating $4,800 monthly requires $1.8M in SCHD at 3.2% yield, but only ~$576K in JEPQ at…