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The bill will have ripple effects throughout the economy—and Americans’ bank accounts.

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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For years, senior discounts offered older Americans small but meaningful financial relief, whether it was a few dollars off a movie ticket, reduced grocery prices,...

From birth, government systems create a record for you that lasts a lifetime. We often think of government interaction as a choice, like voting. However, many programs operate on an automatic basis without your direct consent. This lack of awareness means you could miss benefits or face obligations you never…

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill frees 88% of seniors from Social Security taxes, boosting retirement savings.