5 Retirement Conversations All Married Couples Should Have Before They Turn 65
Planning for retirement is easier in some ways for married couples than it is for single adults. They have a partner who can help them save for the future and...
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The 4 Biggest Credit Card Mistakes That Are Costing You Money
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President Trump’s Medicare Changes: 4 Things You Should Know
President Donald Trump didn't wait long in his second term to begin shaking things up in Washington, D.C. In less than two weeks back in the White House, Trump delivered...
Is It Better to Collect Social Security at 62, 65, or 70? A Comprehensive Study Provides a Very Clear Answer.
As this year began, retired-worker beneficiaries were bringing home an average monthly Social Security check of $1,975.34. Though this is a relatively modest amount of monthly income, it's proven pivotal...
3 Consequences of Claiming Social Security at 62 You Might Not Know About
Nearly one-quarter of Social Security beneficiaries applied for benefits at 62, making it the most popular claiming age. It's not difficult to understand why. When you apply for Social Security...
Here’s the Annual Income the Average Retiree Needs to Live Comfortably
One of the most complex aspects of retirement planning is determining how much money you need to save. There are many variables involved. Some, like your life expectancy, are nearly...
Getting Divorced? 4 Steps to Help You Rebuild Your Plans to Retire.
January is often associated with the new year and fresh starts. That can mean new jobs or resolutions to improve your lifestyle.
3 Myths About Social Security That Can Cost You
When was the last time you heard about 9 out of 10 people agreeing on something -- anything? And yet that's what happened when AARP surveyed Americans aged 50 and...
Some Say the U.S. Is on the Brink of a Retirement Crisis. See Whether You Agree — and What You Want to Do About It.
If you write financial articles for a living, as I do, in the course of your research, you'll likely run across many articles with alarming statistics. It certainly happens to...
Can You Live on Social Security Alone? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Social Security is designed to replace about 40% of the average person's income after they retire, but this isn't the same for everyone. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt...
3 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Checks After You’ve Already Claimed Your Benefits
Social Security is an essential source of income for American seniors. About half of households with someone age 65 or older receive the majority of their income from the government...
Prediction: President Donald Trump Is Going to Break His Social Security Promise — and It’s Absolutely the Right Decision
There isn't a social program in this country that's more important to the financial well-being of Americans than Social Security. In 2023, it singlehandedly pulled 22 million people above the...
President Trump’s Social Security Plan Could Cost the Program $1.5 Trillion in Lost Revenue. Are the Benefits Worth It?
President Donald Trump has only been in office a few days, but he hit the ground running. He's already made good on some of his campaign trail promises via executive...
How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?
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The One Mistake Far Too Many Retirees Make
I'm at an age where most of my peers aren't retiring. But in recent years, I've seen a lot of my friends' parents retire, as well as older relatives of...
What We Know About the Federal Funding Freeze’s Effects on Social Security and Medicare So Far
Will the federal government freeze financial assistance or not? Who will be affected if it does?
Is the 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Really Enough for Retirees to Keep Up With Inflation?
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, added 2.5% to Social Security benefits in 2025. However, as Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel explains in this video, this might not be...