Why the Latest Social Security COLA Forecast Could Disappoint Beneficiaries
The latest 2027 Social Security COLA projection is 3.8%. This is above average compared to the last 50 years. It likely won’t meaningfully incre...
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This Is an Important Month for Social Security’s 2027 COLA. Here’s What to Pay Attention To.
Inflation data from July, August, and September are used to determine the annual COLA. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising oil prices could...
You’ll Probably Never Hit 850. Here’s the Credit Score That Actually Gets You the Best Rates
Image source: Getty Images For a mortgage, a 780 credit score and a perfect 850 get you the exact same rate. Every score from 780 up sits in the top p...
Why Does Donald Trump Think Australia Has the Answer to Social Security’s Woes?
Australia’s superannuation fund helps ensure workers have money in retirement. Only employers are mandated to pay into the superannuation fund....
July Is a Big Month for the 2027 Social Security COLA — But We Won’t Know How Big for a While
Social Security COLAs are based on third-quarter inflation changes year over year. July’s data, once it becomes available, will help shape the u...
Skip Required Minimum Distributions the Right Way Without IRS Trouble
You can avoid a tax increase by donating your RMD to a qualifying charity. You may not have to take RMDs from all of your retirement accounts. The dea...
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