What the Christmas movie ‘Elf’ can teach us about today’s cost of living
Bob Newhart and Will Ferrell star in “Elf.” Warner Bros. In the 2003 movie “Elf,” the lead character…
What Trump accounts and Australia’s Super may mean for Social Security
Onfokus | E+ | Getty Images New Trump accounts are set to start giving money to millions of…
Congress weighs Social Security changes on key terms, ID theft services
Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty Images Even before they start receiving Social Security checks, millions of Americans…
Social Security COLA 2026 sparks call for change to calculation
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8% will go into effect in…
Social Security payroll tax cap rises to $184,500 in 2026
Next year, millions of workers will be subject to a new maximum earnings threshold for Social Security payroll…
Social Security 2.8% COLA 2026 benefit increase explained
Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social…
Some retirees ‘wish it would be more’
People shop in Bayonne, New Jersey on April 8, 2025. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images Social…
Morgan Housel: Wealth requires long-term effort
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images When it comes to how we approach money, “no one is…
What to know about upcoming benefit increase
Erik Isakson | Tetra Images | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is expected to…
401(k) catch-up contributions are changing. Here’s who’s affected.
Understanding a 401(k): How it works and why it’s important What is a 401(k) plan? Key benefits and…
Workers feel stuck in their jobs. It may be costing the U.S. economy
Americans aren’t quitting their jobs — and that trend is changing the way the labor market functions. Since…
Retirement will ‘take a miracle’ for 21%, Natixis survey finds
Helovi | E+ | Getty Images Americans are feeling more optimistic when it comes to retirement. Just 21%…