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Michael Williams | Jun 21, 2026 at 5:59 AM EDT

Does the World’s First Trillionaire Pay Less Into Social Security Than You? A New Fact-Check Weighs In

A viral fact-check made the rounds this month after Senator Bernie Sanders posted that Elon Musk, pays the same amount…

Michael Williams | Jun 21, 2026 at 5:50 AM EDT

Suze Orman Slams ‘Bad Advice’ on Social Security and Urges Retirees to Maximize Their Payout

In a June 11, 2026 post on her blog titled What the Latest Social Security Buzz Gets Wrong, Suze Orman…

Michael Williams | Jun 21, 2026 at 5:46 AM EDT

Here’s How You Can Retire to a Greek Island at 62 on Social Security and a Small Pension

Someone in their late 50s, a decent saver but not wealthy, is staring at a small pension and a Social…

Drew Wood | Jun 21, 2026 at 5:45 AM EDT

The Dividend Growth Path That Turns $500,000 Into a Six-Figure Income Stream

Generating a six-figure income from a $500,000 portfolio through yield alone is largely unrealistic. Doing so would require a payout…

Michael Williams | Jun 21, 2026 at 5:01 AM EDT

RFK Jr. Wants to Stop Medicaid From Paying Family Caregivers. Millions Could Feel It

A daughter in her late 50s leaves a part-time job to care for her aging mother. She drives her to…

Drew Wood | Jun 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM EDT

This Dividend Portfolio Pays More Than Social Security and a Part-Time Job Combined

The average retired worker receives about $24,000 a year from Social Security. Add a modest part-time job, the kind many…

Drew Wood | Jun 20, 2026 at 3:11 PM EDT

The Florida Retirement Secret: Live Inland, Keep the Beach

For many retirees, the dream is retirement to a condo in Florida. Many couples in their late fifties or early…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 20, 2026 at 1:59 PM EDT

A 17-Year-Old With $0 Income Got Approved for $250K. Here’s the Twisted Reason Why.

On a recent episode of the Money Guy Show, hosts Brian Preston and Bo Hanson tore into one of the…

David Beren | Jun 20, 2026 at 1:52 PM EDT

The Median 401(k) at 60 Is $89,400. It Produces $298 a Month.

The headline number sounds reassuring at first glance. Vanguard’s How America Saves 2026 report puts the average 401(k) balance for…

Drew Wood | Jun 20, 2026 at 1:21 PM EDT

What a $2 Million Dividend Portfolio Actually Pays After Taxes in California

A $2 million dividend portfolio may appear straightforward on paper, but the amount investors actually get to spend depends heavily…

David Beren | Jun 20, 2026 at 1:12 PM EDT

The Median American Paycheck: $1,235 a Week Becomes $850 After Taxes and Deductions

The average American’s paycheck looks bigger than it has in years, at least on paper. Average hourly earnings for private…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM EDT

He Left a 40-Year Career and Claimed Social Security at 62, a Roughly 30% Smaller Check. He Says the Time Was Worth It.

He worked at the same company for 40 years. The morning he handed in his badge, he felt a strange…

Drew Wood | Jun 20, 2026 at 12:16 PM EDT

Day 61 in the Hospital Costs You $434. Day 91 Costs $868. Day 151 Is All Yours

A 72-year-old retiree admitted to the ICU after a fall spends three weeks recovering, then remains hospitalized for complications that…

David Beren | Jun 20, 2026 at 11:36 AM EDT

Baby Boomers Have $525,000 Saved for Retirement. They Need $1.6 Million.

The headline number for Baby Boomers looks substantial. Fidelity’s most recent retirement analysis pegs the average Boomer 401(k) balance at…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 20, 2026 at 11:13 AM EDT

How Much Can a 62-Year-Old Couple With $2.3 Million in Their 401(k) Save With Roth Conversions?

On a recent episode of Your Money Your Wealth, certified public accountant Al Clopine gave a 62-year-old California listener a…

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Does the World’s First Trillionaire Pay Less Into Social Security Than You? A New Fact-Check Weighs In

Suze Orman Slams ‘Bad Advice’ on Social Security and Urges Retirees to Maximize Their Payout

Here’s How You Can Retire to a Greek Island at 62 on Social Security and a Small Pension

The Dividend Growth Path That Turns $500,000 Into a Six-Figure Income Stream

RFK Jr. Wants to Stop Medicaid From Paying Family Caregivers. Millions Could Feel It

This Dividend Portfolio Pays More Than Social Security and a Part-Time Job Combined

The Florida Retirement Secret: Live Inland, Keep the Beach

A 17-Year-Old With $0 Income Got Approved for $250K. Here’s the Twisted Reason Why.

The Median 401(k) at 60 Is $89,400. It Produces $298 a Month.

What a $2 Million Dividend Portfolio Actually Pays After Taxes in California

The Median American Paycheck: $1,235 a Week Becomes $850 After Taxes and Deductions

He Left a 40-Year Career and Claimed Social Security at 62, a Roughly 30% Smaller Check. He Says the Time Was Worth It.

Day 61 in the Hospital Costs You $434. Day 91 Costs $868. Day 151 Is All Yours

Baby Boomers Have $525,000 Saved for Retirement. They Need $1.6 Million.

How Much Can a 62-Year-Old Couple With $2.3 Million in Their 401(k) Save With Roth Conversions?

Why U.S. AI Restrictions Could Give China an Unexpected Advantage Following the Android Playbook

Wall Street Tech Analyst: Micron Could 4x If the AI Cycle Lasts Through 2030

Honeywell Aerospace CEO: Supply-Base Investment Is Top Priority After Spinoff

Make Sure You Calculate Your 401(k) RMD Before IRMAA Surcharges Hit Your Medicare

A 25-Year-Old Built $500K in Stocks, 13 Rentals, and $10K a Month, While Spending Just $24K a Year

Why U.S. AI Restrictions Could Give China an Unexpected Advantage Following the Android Playbook

Wall Street Tech Analyst: Micron Could 4x If the AI Cycle Lasts Through 2030

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Does the World’s First Trillionaire Pay Less Into Social Security Than You? A New Fact-Check Weighs In

Suze Orman Slams ‘Bad Advice’ on Social Security and Urges Retirees to Maximize Their Payout

Here’s How You Can Retire to a Greek Island at 62 on Social Security and a Small Pension

The Dividend Growth Path That Turns $500,000 Into a Six-Figure Income Stream

RFK Jr. Wants to Stop Medicaid From Paying Family Caregivers. Millions Could Feel It

This Dividend Portfolio Pays More Than Social Security and a Part-Time Job Combined

The Florida Retirement Secret: Live Inland, Keep the Beach

A 17-Year-Old With $0 Income Got Approved for $250K. Here’s the Twisted Reason Why.

The Median 401(k) at 60 Is $89,400. It Produces $298 a Month.

What a $2 Million Dividend Portfolio Actually Pays After Taxes in California

The Median American Paycheck: $1,235 a Week Becomes $850 After Taxes and Deductions

He Left a 40-Year Career and Claimed Social Security at 62, a Roughly 30% Smaller Check. He Says the Time Was Worth It.

Day 61 in the Hospital Costs You $434. Day 91 Costs $868. Day 151 Is All Yours

Baby Boomers Have $525,000 Saved for Retirement. They Need $1.6 Million.

How Much Can a 62-Year-Old Couple With $2.3 Million in Their 401(k) Save With Roth Conversions?

Why U.S. AI Restrictions Could Give China an Unexpected Advantage Following the Android Playbook

Wall Street Tech Analyst: Micron Could 4x If the AI Cycle Lasts Through 2030

Honeywell Aerospace CEO: Supply-Base Investment Is Top Priority After Spinoff

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