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Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM EDT

Why $34,000 Is the Social Security Tax Threshold Most Retirees Never See Coming

Ask 10 retirees whether Social Security gets taxed and you get 10 different answers. Some swear it is never taxed.…

Drew Wood | Jun 10, 2026 at 5:50 AM EDT

Could This Texas Town Be America’s Most Underrated Golf Retirement Destination?

Georgetown, Texas has quietly become one of the fastest-growing retirement destinations in the country. Located about 30 miles north of…

Drew Wood | Jun 10, 2026 at 5:05 AM EDT

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Worker’s Salary

Healthcare social workers earn roughly $68,000 per year on average in the United States, making them one of the higher-paid…

David Beren | Jun 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM EDT

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity’s 2026 Study Finds

The typical American worker now passes through six employers over a career, and each job change leaves behind a retirement…

David Beren | Jun 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM EDT

Fidelity’s 2026 Study: 76% of Boomers Are Counting on Social Security While Younger Generations Lean on Workplace Plans

Fidelity’s 2026 retirement study draws a clear line between generations based on where they expect their retirement income to come…

Carl Sullivan | Jun 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM EDT

74-Year-Old With $2.6M Discovers Late Husband’s IRA RMD Doubled Her Tax Bill

Margaret thought the hard part was over. Her husband’s IRA had rolled into her name and the brokerage statements consolidated.…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

We’ve Been Married 40 Years. Why Is My Wife’s Social Security Only $1,000 a Month When Mine Is $3,200?

Four decades of marriage, both retired, and the monthly Social Security deposits look wildly mismatched. His check lands at about…

David Beren | Jun 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM EDT

Fidelity’s 2026 Study: Americans With a Retirement Plan Are More Than 2 Times as Likely to Feel Confident About Their Future

Fidelity’s 2026 Retirement Planning Study lands at a moment when Americans have plenty to be anxious about. The University of…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 9, 2026 at 1:29 PM EDT

My Ex-Husband Died and I Didn’t Even Know. Can I Still Claim Social Security Survivor Benefits on His Record?

A woman in her sixties has not spoken to her ex-husband in 20 or 30 years. He remarried, moved away,…

Maurie Backman | Jun 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM EDT

Social Security Becomes a Flashpoint as Lawmakers Clash Over Funding

Social Security is facing some serious problems in the coming years. And policymakers can no longer afford to sit on…

Christy Bieber | Jun 9, 2026 at 12:51 PM EDT

The Intra-Family Loan at the IRS-Published Rate That Saves a Couple $43,200 in Interest on Their Daughter’s $400,000 Home Purchase

When David and Linda Reynolds learned that their daughter Emily, and her husband, Brett, were struggling to buy a home,…

Drew Wood | Jun 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM EDT

Comfortable Off-Grid Living Costs More Than Most People Think. A Lot More.

The off-grid dream usually starts with a simple idea: escape the bills, escape the crowds, and become more self-reliant. Many…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 9, 2026 at 11:58 AM EDT

I’m 65 and Widowed. Switching My Social Security Out of Fear Could Shrink My Check 8% a Year for Life

A 65-year-old widow lost her husband in 2014. Health problems pushed her to claim a reduced survivor benefit at 60,…

Drew Wood | Jun 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM EDT

The Dividend Strategy That Beats the 4% Rule by $400,000 Over 20 Years on a $1 Million Portfolio

A 65-year-old retiree with $1 million who follows the standard 4% rule withdraws $40,000 in the first year, then increases…

David Moadel | Jun 9, 2026 at 10:48 AM EDT

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary: You Need “A Minimum of $1.5 Million By the Time You’re 65.”

Kevin O’Leary, the Shark Tank angel investor known for blunt money talk, recently drew a hard line on retirement savings…

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Why $34,000 Is the Social Security Tax Threshold Most Retirees Never See Coming

Could This Texas Town Be America’s Most Underrated Golf Retirement Destination?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Worker’s Salary

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity’s 2026 Study Finds

Fidelity’s 2026 Study: 76% of Boomers Are Counting on Social Security While Younger Generations Lean on Workplace Plans

74-Year-Old With $2.6M Discovers Late Husband’s IRA RMD Doubled Her Tax Bill

We’ve Been Married 40 Years. Why Is My Wife’s Social Security Only $1,000 a Month When Mine Is $3,200?

Fidelity’s 2026 Study: Americans With a Retirement Plan Are More Than 2 Times as Likely to Feel Confident About Their Future

My Ex-Husband Died and I Didn’t Even Know. Can I Still Claim Social Security Survivor Benefits on His Record?

Social Security Becomes a Flashpoint as Lawmakers Clash Over Funding

The Intra-Family Loan at the IRS-Published Rate That Saves a Couple $43,200 in Interest on Their Daughter’s $400,000 Home Purchase

Comfortable Off-Grid Living Costs More Than Most People Think. A Lot More.

I’m 65 and Widowed. Switching My Social Security Out of Fear Could Shrink My Check 8% a Year for Life

The Dividend Strategy That Beats the 4% Rule by $400,000 Over 20 Years on a $1 Million Portfolio

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary: You Need “A Minimum of $1.5 Million By the Time You’re 65.”

Jim Cramer Calls Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit “Heavyweight.” Tim Cook Must Believe OpenAI Was Stealing

Trump Reinstates the Iran Blockade and Demands a 20% Toll as America Becomes Hormuz’s “Guardian”

The 3 Vanguard ETFs Every Retiree Should Own Before Social Security Kicks In

Personal Finance Expert Warns Buy Now, Pay Later Can Reach “100% APR” as 29% of Customers Use It to Buy Groceries

A $250,000 Annuity Guarantees $1,600 a Month for Life, but What Are Retirees Giving Up?

Jim Cramer Calls Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit “Heavyweight.” Tim Cook Must Believe OpenAI Was Stealing

Trump Reinstates the Iran Blockade and Demands a 20% Toll as America Becomes Hormuz’s “Guardian”

Personal Finance Articles

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Why $34,000 Is the Social Security Tax Threshold Most Retirees Never See Coming

Could This Texas Town Be America’s Most Underrated Golf Retirement Destination?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Worker’s Salary

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity’s 2026 Study Finds

Fidelity’s 2026 Study: 76% of Boomers Are Counting on Social Security While Younger Generations Lean on Workplace Plans

74-Year-Old With $2.6M Discovers Late Husband’s IRA RMD Doubled Her Tax Bill

We’ve Been Married 40 Years. Why Is My Wife’s Social Security Only $1,000 a Month When Mine Is $3,200?

Fidelity’s 2026 Study: Americans With a Retirement Plan Are More Than 2 Times as Likely to Feel Confident About Their Future

My Ex-Husband Died and I Didn’t Even Know. Can I Still Claim Social Security Survivor Benefits on His Record?

Social Security Becomes a Flashpoint as Lawmakers Clash Over Funding

The Intra-Family Loan at the IRS-Published Rate That Saves a Couple $43,200 in Interest on Their Daughter’s $400,000 Home Purchase

Comfortable Off-Grid Living Costs More Than Most People Think. A Lot More.

I’m 65 and Widowed. Switching My Social Security Out of Fear Could Shrink My Check 8% a Year for Life

The Dividend Strategy That Beats the 4% Rule by $400,000 Over 20 Years on a $1 Million Portfolio

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary: You Need “A Minimum of $1.5 Million By the Time You’re 65.”

Jim Cramer Calls Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit “Heavyweight.” Tim Cook Must Believe OpenAI Was Stealing

Trump Reinstates the Iran Blockade and Demands a 20% Toll as America Becomes Hormuz’s “Guardian”

The 3 Vanguard ETFs Every Retiree Should Own Before Social Security Kicks In

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