President Donald Trump authorized U.S. participation in a major joint U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran on February 28, 2026. The attacks were driven by several core objectives, including dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities, destroying its ballistic…
The Federal Reserve’s upcoming June meeting is unlikely to result in a rate cut or increase, with FedWatch estimating over a 98% likelihood that rates will stay stable. This doesn’t mean the meeting won’t…
When Kevin Warsh was sworn in on May 22, 2026, to serve as the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve, much of the policy debate focused on whether Warsh would lower interest rates, as…
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new Federal Reserve chairman on May 22, 2026, after months of tension between departing Fed chair Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump. Trump has long advocated for…
The June meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee will be the first under new chairman Kevin Warsh, and all signs point to the fact that the Fed will keep rates stable, despite President…
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve Chair on May 22 under intense pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. Now, however, the $31 trillion Treasury market is sending Warsh a…
When David and Linda Reynolds learned that their daughter Emily, and her husband, Brett, were struggling to buy a home, they wanted to help out. Emily and Brett had strong credit, stable jobs, and…
Contributing to a health savings account, or HSA, makes a lot of sense when you’re eligible to participate in one of these accounts. That’s because HSA contributions qualify for a tax break. And once…
When Robert began preparing for retirement at age 64, he faced an important decision. Like many retirees with traditional defined-benefit pensions, Robert was presented with two options. He could elect a single-life annuity, which…
When tech entrepreneur Jason Smith sold a portion of his pre-IPO company stock, the transaction transformed his balance sheet overnight. Years of building a successful business had finally paid off, generating a $2.4 million…
When software engineer Sam Martin joined a startup a few years ago, he knew he was taking a risk. He could’ve tried to work for an established company with stock options, but he took…
Your Social Security statement shows an estimated monthly benefit, but several forces can quietly reduce what you actually receive. Filing at 62 permanently cuts your benefit by up to 30%, working before your full…
Being married and eligible for Social Security gives you many choices for claiming benefits. Both you and your spouse can claim benefits as early as age 62. If you don’t want your benefits reduced,…
Social Security is an important retirement income source to a lot of people. For those who struggle to save, those benefits can end up being the only source of income for retirement. For this…
Social Security is important to a lot of retirees. Without those benefits, many seniors would not be able to pay their bills. If you have a lot of non-Social Security income, though, then your…
Social Security benefits become available at 62, but if you claim them before 70, you could regret it. Of course, if you need the money from Social Security to retire, delaying for an extra eight…
Changes to Social Security can have a significant impact on your finances in retirement. Four key shifts are already taking shape for 2027, from a COLA now projected at 3.5% to 3.6% to updated…
If you’re wondering if you can work while collecting Social Security, the answer is yes. Many retirees do this, and it’s absolutely allowed. But while working while on Social Security has some benefits, it…
Retirees can choose from a number of different Social Security filing ages. And there are a few significant ones to know about: Age 62 is the earliest age to file for Social Security. Age…
For millions of retirees, Social Security serves as a critical source of monthly income. Each year, beneficiaries often look forward to cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that are designed to help those benefits keep pace with…
