What older people have to say about becoming gig workers in retirement
PLAINVIEW, New York (AP) — Before Stu Goldberg begins his night shift driving for Uber, he pulls out…
Social Security needs more money. The question is, who will pay it?
People march through downtown Detroit on April 19, 2025. Dominic Gwinn | Afp | Getty Images Social Security…
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…
High oil prices may affect 2027 forecast
Kate Wieser | Moment | Getty Images Elevated oil prices may push up inflation in the coming months,…
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,…