Social Security isn’t bankrupt: What we know about future benefits based on the latest trustees report
A later depletion date for Social Security's trust funds isn't anything to celebrate. But there are some nuggets of good
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How effective were those stimulus checks? Some argue the money may have fueled inflation
Millions of people received billions in aid through three rounds of checks after the onset of Covid-19. A look back
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Another record-high Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2023 could put more money in retirees’ wallets and impact the program’s funds
Early signs point to a higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2023. That may put more money in retirees' wallets
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Nearly half of families with kids can no longer afford enough food 5 months after child tax credit ended
Nearly half of parents who got expanded child tax credit checks now say they can't afford enough food to feed
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Your Social Security check might be taxed. Here’s how that could change
It may come as a surprise that your Social Security income may be taxed. Here's how those levies work, and
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Want to buy more than $10,000 in nearly risk-free I bonds? Here are a few strategies
There are a few strategies for putting away more than the technical $10,000 limit annually in federal I bonds, which
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How to teach your kids to have a healthy relationship with money – even if you didn’t
"Children need to learn from a very early age that money is not a scary concept," said Debra Kaplan, a
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Wages up to $147,000 are currently taxed for Social Security. How that could change
Making higher earners pay more into Social Security is a popular idea with many Americans. Here's how such a change
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What to consider before adding bitcoin to your retirement savings
Before adding bitcoin and other crypto to your retirement account, make sure that it fits into your long-term financial goals.
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