Kamala Harris Vs. Donald Trump On The Future Of Social Security
It's important to remember that changes to Social Security come from Congress. The last time the program underwent a major overhaul was 41 years ago.
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Why Warren Buffett Once Told His Daughter, 'Go To The Bank Like Everyone Else'
Warren Buffett has a very specific plan for how his wealth (nearly $144 billion) can do the most good. His three children will help him achieve it.
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A Look At Federal Vs. State (Vs. Local) Minimum Wages
The federal minimum wage has not changed in 15 years. In July 2009, it increased from $6.55 to $7.25. Many states have higher baseline wages today.
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How To End The Year Financially Strong
Finishing the year off financially strong lets you start the new year off in the best possible way. You don't want to carry over anything from the prior year.
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Does The National Debt Actually Affect You And Your Wallet?
The national debt reached $35 trillion in July 2024. But, this is the government's debt, so does it actually affect your wallet? In a way; here's how.
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Even With Social Security, Baby Boomers Are Financially Struggling. Here's The Evidence
For retirees living on a fixed income, with a good percentage of it being from Social Security, there's little left at month's end for the unexpected.
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FBI Reports Financial Losses From Crypto Scams Increased By 45% Last Year
Further, complaints to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) demonstrated that crypto scammers are now operating across all scheme categories.
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Social Security Rules That Can Drastically Increase Your Monthly Benefits
Before retirement, it pays to know your options for Social Security. There are certain rules that can make a big difference in how much you get in each check.
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Millionaires Follow This Edgy Investing Rule For The Biggest Payoff
Hear about the next big thing in stocks? Money Digest's Daniel Feininger explains how this investing rule takes those trends, only to do the opposite.
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Retirees In These States Will Receive The Biggest Social Security Increase In 2025
The Social Security Administration will announce the 2025 COLA rate this October. Certain states will see a bigger boost than others; here's why.
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How Lifestyle Inflation Actually Costs You, And What You Can Do To Avoid It
Today, many people who earn six figures are still living paycheck to paycheck. One reason may be lifestyle inflation, which creeps up on you slowly.
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Dave Ramsey Reveals The Age People Should Start Taking Social Security, But There's A Catch
For this strategy, it's important to remember that the full retirement age for Social Security is now age 66 or 67, depending on the year you were born.
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Why Some Americans Will Get An Extra Social Security Payment In November
Specifically, this extra payment concerns recipients of Supplemental Security Income benefits, or SSI. Also, perhaps a better word would be "early."
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Social Security Will Undergo 3 Changes In 2025. How Will It Affect Retirees?
As more U.S. retirees wonder if they'll have enough funds to last their retirement years, any change to Social Security can prove a significant one.
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You're Not Alone: The Amount Of People Behind On Their Retirement Savings Is Staggering
Retirement is fast approaching for many. According to Alliance for Lifetime Income, 11,200 Americans will turn 65 every day in 2024, on through 2027.
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How Much Do Americans Think They Need To Live Comfortably?
For many Americans, the annual income they feel they need to live comfortably is incredibly high. Many also feel like they will never reach that goal.
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What The New Real Estate Commission Rules Mean For Buyers And Sellers
On August 17, new real estate rules concerning commissions went into effect, just in time for the fall season, which is, historically, less crowded.
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You've Been Warned: Don't Make This Costco Shopping Mistake, It'll Cost You
Volume, resulting in lower unit pricing, is how shoppers are able to save at Costco. However, making this one mistake can wipe out those savings.
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Is Apple TV+ Worth The Subscription Price?
As the streaming wars continue, consumers have more choices than ever, and Apple TV+ has been one option since 2019. Here, we take a look at what you get.
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10 Of The Worst Instagram Scams To Beware In 2024
By most counts, Instagram has over 1.4 billion active users. For scammers, the app's popularity provides the ideal place to carry out their fraudulent schemes.
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Vintage Lunch Boxes That Could Be Worth A Ton Of Money Today
Over 120 million lunch boxes were sold between 1950 and 1970, says collector Thad Reece. This is part of why not all old lunch boxes are valuable today.
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Car Insurance Rates Are Rising Fastest In These 5 States, Per New Report
In addition, we'll take a look at the states with the highest auto insurance rates (it's not the same as the fastest risers), and why rates are increasing.
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Influencers Who Promoted Shady Crypto Scams
With thousands of different cryptocurrencies, it can be difficult to know what to invest in. Unfortunately, many may follow the lead of influencers.
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Think Twice Before You Discuss This Financial Information With Friends
While money doesn't have to be a non-topic when talking with friends, there are some things to keep in mind if/when it comes up in your conversations.
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The Most Important Day Of The Year For Social Security Is Coming
For those of us who receive Social Security, a particular day is nearing that will tell us a great deal about what our benefits will look like next year.
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Big Changes Coming To Social Security In September Thanks To 3 New Rules
On September 30, three rule changes to Supplemental Security Income will go into effect, changes Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley called "systemic."
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How Much Will People Bet This NFL Season?
The 2024 NFL season will last for 18 weeks; in that time, 32 teams will play 272 games. On those games, Americans are expected to bet a record amount.
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