The Real Reason Social Security Is Going Bankrupt, and What It Means for Workers and Retirees
Social Security is on track to deplete its retirement trust fund in less than seven years. There are two simple economic reasons the fund is falling s...
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3 Steps to Maximize Your Monthly Social Security Benefits in Retirement
You need at least 35 years of work history to avoid zero-income years in your benefit calculation. The more money you pay Social Security taxes on, th...
Here’s What to Do When a Card’s Annual Fee Is No Longer Worth It
Image source: Getty Images Annual fees have a funny way of sneaking up on you. You signed up for a card when the bonus was too good to pass up, then s...
5 Retirement Moves to Make Before April Ends
Now that you’ve filed your taxes, you can focus on retirement planning. Boost contributions to your IRA or 401(k), and look into other accounts...
Here’s What Happens When You Pay Down $5,000 in Credit Card Debt at Once
Image source: Getty Images Paying down $5,000 in credit card debt feels like getting a raise. And that’s exactly what it is in a sense. But the...
Here’s What Happens When Your 0% Intro APR Period Ends and You Still Have a Balance
Image source: Getty Images When your 0% intro APR period ends, your card issuer doesn’t ease you in. It flips the switch — applying the...
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