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In a world where everyone is always connected online, scams have become more sophisticated, targeting specific demographics with alarming precision. One group increasingly in the...

Previously apolitical agency lauds Trump’s spending bill with false statements about federal taxes, experts say

Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation, not a legal minefield. But for many seniors, a simple oversight or misunderstanding can accidentally lead to retirement fraud. These unintentional missteps can involve Social Security, Medicare, taxes, or benefits, often without the retiree ever realizing they’ve broken a rule. Unfortunately,…

For one teen living abroad, aging out of childhood came with an unexpected setback — the loss of Social Security survivor benefits, despite still being enrolled in high school. The student, currently residing in the Philippines, shared their experience on Reddit's r/SocialSecurity, detailing a months-long struggle to reinstate benefits and…

Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially when you hit your 40s. Life is busy. You may be juggling a career, raising children, or caring for aging parents. However, this decade marks a turning point in your financial future. The choices you make now can shape your retirement years. Many…

At just 52 years old, a woman has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. A non-smoker who had worked full-time since age 22, she now faces a terminal illness while trying to support her husband and three children — including one still in middle school. Although she's still working,…

Social Security's retirement and survivor benefits are projected to face a funding shortfall as early as 2033, at which point the program would only be able to pay about 77% of scheduled benefits unless Congress intervenes. 

Forget what society tells you, even with less than $1 million, you can be happy in retirement.

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