Over 72.79 million Americans received some form of Social Security benefit in October, where the average monthly benefit stood at $1,787.08. The Social Security program serves as a crucial source of income for more than 54.15 million retirees across the country. While Social Security is designed to support retirement income levels, beneficiaries increasingly rely on … Read more
When it comes to building a strong financial foundation, money guru Dave Ramsey believes that age or starting late is not a factor – and that one can be stable with just a few, wise financial decisions. This is what Ramsey told a 50-year-old woman who has been widowed for 15 years, who recently called … Read more
US Senator Marco Rubio, who could be the first Latino to serve as Secretary of State under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, has a history of financial missteps that have come under the spotlight repeatedly over the years. Despite his role as a prominent political figure, Rubio’s handling of his finances—from questionable credit card practices to … Read more
Kevin O’Leary, famously known as “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank, credits much of his financial wisdom to an unexpected source—his mother. Despite coming from a modest, middle-class background, O’Leary recently shared on his YouTube channel that his mother had secretly amassed significant wealth over 32 years through a disciplined investment and savings strategy. Her meticulous … Read more
As the rate of “grey divorces” rises among baby boomers, the financial impact on their retirement is becoming more apparent. Late-in-life separations not only affect immediate finances but can also derail long-term retirement plans, leaving many unprepared to live comfortably in their later years. For women, these financial setbacks are often more severe, leading to … Read more
Financial Guru Dave Ramsey isn’t a fan of Social Security. He often describes the program as a “mathematical disaster” that “robbed” him of his own earned money for decades. US Social Security benefits help over 70 million people with monthly income, with the average check estimated to be $1,976 for all retired workers in January … Read more
Wealthy people often use the most commonly available banking and investment accounts to compound their wealth and avoid tax liabilities on future withdrawals. They love liquidity and tax benefits and generally maintain a frugal lifestyle. For these reasons, high-net-worth individuals often gravitate towards tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k), Roth IRAs, and brokerage accounts that offer them … Read more
The average Social Security payment is increasing by $48 per month next year. The Social Security Administration announced the 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 on Thursday, marking the smallest increase since 2021. The average COLA was 2.6% across the past decade, with the 2024 change at 3.2%, according to the administration. The close to … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.5% Cost-of-living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 in an October 10 press release, increasing Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for over 72 million Americans. Based on inflation data, the SSA announces COLA hikes every year in October to help Social Security recipients fight inflationary pressures and … Read more
Employers can leverage a shared database to ensure new workers receive better or at least the same default savings rates for retirement plans they were receiving from their previous employers. Sora Shimazaki/Pexels.com People who change jobs often might make more money than average in the long run. However, many of them experience opportunity costs that … Read more
