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8 Free and Discounted Services Every Social Security Recipient Should Know

If you receive security, you could be eligible for these eight services, related to food, transport, fitness and even tax preparation.

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How Long You Could Last on Nothing but Social Security in 25 Major Cities

The number of days varies, but no one makes it a full month.

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Here's How to Plan This Year's Roth Conversion, From a Wealth Manager

While time is running out to make Roth conversions before the end of the taxable year, consider taking your time and developing a long-term strategy.

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10 Retirement Myths Keeping Older Americans From Financial Freedom

Retirement should be a time of freedom, not fear. Yet many older Americans enter this phase of life with outdated beliefs that limit their financial...

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AT&T reached a $177M data breach settlement. What consumers should know about claiming their money

AT&T has reached a combined $177 million settlement over two data breaches

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Can You Actually Live Off Social Security Alone in 2026?

For decades, Social Security has been a cornerstone of the American retirement dream. The reality, however, is that this dream is clashing with a very expensive modern world. Many future retirees are asking a terrifyingly simple question. Can anyone actually live off Social Security alone? As we look toward 2026,…

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2026 Health Insurance Costs Could Double for Millions as Subsidies Expire

For millions of Americans—especially retirees not yet eligible for Medicare—2026 could bring a painful surprise. Key subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), expanded during...

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‘It was basically the perspective of a really smart baby boomer who’s conservative’: Texas man works on his laptop in public. Then he hears an unusual conversation about Zohran Mamdani

A Texas man overhears a bar conversation between a baby boomer attorney and his young niece, who thinks New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani would make a great president. Here’s what he thinks the conversation says about the state of America.

The Mary Sue

I’m a Retirement Planner: Here’s Why Delaying Social Security Until 70 Could Cost You Money

Delaying Social Security until age 70 can seem smart, but experts warn it may cost you more than you gain depending on health, taxes and income.

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5 Reasons Gen X Needs a Retirement Strategy That Doesn’t Copy Boomers

Gen X faces unique retirement challenges unlike baby boomers. Experts share how to adapt, save smarter, and build financial security for the future.

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Here’s What the Average Social Security Payment Will Be in Winter 2025

Here is a look at what Social Security beneficiaries should expect this winter.

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A Retirement Plan Isn't Just a Number: Strategic Withdrawals Can Make a Huge Difference

A major reason not to set your retirement plan on autopilot: sequence of returns risk. Here's how to help ensure a bad market won't sink your golden years.

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Social Security Taxes: How Much You Really Get With the Maximum Benefit

While the benefits you receive from Social Security are taxable at the federal level, your overall income will determine whether you pay taxes.

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Hear These 8 Phrases on a Call? Hang Up—It’s a Scam

Phone scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the individuals behind them are sounding more convincing than ever. They rely on fear, urgency, and confusion to make you act before you think. Recognizing a scam call early can save your money, credit, and peace of mind. That’s why it’s essential to…

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The Widow’s Tax Penalty That Still Hurts Millions Every Year

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most painful experiences. But for millions of widows, the grief is compounded by something unexpected: a higher tax...

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The Retirement Plan Option Financial Advisors Rarely Recommend

When most people sit down with a financial advisor to plan for retirement, they hear about 401(k)s, IRAs, annuities, and Social Security optimization. But one...

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How Much of Their Paychecks Should Millennials Save in 2026?

With inflation still sticky and wages struggling to keep up, many millennials are wondering how much of each paycheck should really go toward savings in 2026.

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Frugal Retirees Should Steer Clear of These 13 Ultra-Expensive Arizona Cities

GOBankingRates found the top 13 cities in Arizona that frugal retirees should steer clear of due to astronomically high prices.

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4 Genius Things People Do With Their Retirement Accounts After Retiring (and 4 To Avoid)

You're finally at the finish line and ready to close one chapter and start another. But you still have decisions to make about your retirement accounts. Keisha Blair, a Harvard-trained policy expert,...

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Social Security Offices Are Open With Reduced Services As Shutdown Becomes Longest In U.S. History

The federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is affecting services across multiple agencies, including the Social Security Administration. While Social Security payments are continuing on schedule, in-person services at local field offices are operating on a reduced basis due to staffing shortages, according to the SSA's website.

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6 Mistakes Boomers Are Making With Their Money in the Trump Economy

As economic uncertainty grows months into President Trump's second term, many baby boomers are making money moves that could jeopardize their retirement.

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Could Your Baby’s Name Get Flagged by the Social Security Administration?

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If Every American Owned Equal Shares of the Stock Market, How Much Wealth Would Each Person Hold?

Equal distribution of the $62.8 trillion U.S. stock market would give each American $190,300 in wealth vs. $3,800 for bottom 50% and $9.5M for top 1% today.

Benzinga

The $18,000 Warning Sign: How Social Security's Funding Gap Threatens Your Retirement

If you're married and retired or about to retire, you and your spouse could begin losing more than $18,000 per year in Social Security benefits if Congress fails to shore up the solvency of the trust fund for the retirement benefit program by 2033, according to Barron's.

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Why Widows Are Taking on Unexpected Debt After Funeral Expenses

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most devastating experiences, and for many widows, the emotional toll is compounded by financial stress. Funeral expenses often...

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