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QUIZ: Test Your Retirement IQ

Are you smarter than…everyone else? Test your retirement smarts with this quiz.

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Rep. Chip Roy on Spending, Immigration, and the American Dream

"I think members of Congress believe that they get more popularity in votes by spending money. I actually disagree with that," the Texas Republican tells Reason.

Reason

Grant Cardone Says Don’t Rely on Social Security in Retirement– Do This Instead

Grant Cardone warns against depending on Social Security for retirement. Discover his advice on building wealth and securing your financial future instead.

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Error in Your Earnings Record Could Slash Benefits Forever

Your Social Security benefits are only as accurate as the record they’re based on—and mistakes in your earnings history can quietly cost you thousands over...

Saving Advice

Hospital Transfers Can Include Hidden Fees If You Don’t Read the Fine Print

Being transferred from one hospital to another sounds simple—but the bill often tells a different story. Many patients agree to transfers believing it’s medically necessary...

Saving Advice

5 Trucks To Buy in 2025 That Should Last at Least 15 Years

By carefully choosing any of these long-lasting trucks, you'll maximize the value you get for your investment in a new vehicle.

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3 Financial Pros and 3 Cons of Moving To Arizona for Retirement, According to Experts

GOBankingRates spoke to an expert to discuss the pros and cons of retiring in the Grand Canyon State -- here is what they had to say.

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Trust funds that finance Medicare and Social Security are at risk of insolvency within 7 years, cutting benefits up to 24%, a new report warns

A couple turning 60 this year would face an $18,400 Social Security cut, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

Fortune

5 Ways To Stretch Your Social Security Check at Target

The current average Social Security payment is $1,976 a month. Target is known for deals that can help retirees stretch their Social Security checks.

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Medicare and Social Security Trust Funds Could Go Broke by 2033-34

Two of America’s most important safety nets—Social Security and Medicare—are facing serious financial strain. Government reports project their trust funds could run dry between 2033...

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How Much Should the Average Middle-Class Boomer Have in Savings?

Discover how much middle-class baby boomers need to retire comfortably using expert-backed savings rules and personalized retirement planning tips.

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COLA Drop Incoming: 2026 Social Security Bump Won’t Match Inflation

Millions of retirees count on their annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to keep pace with rising prices. But forecasts for 2026 suggest a smaller...

Saving Advice

When Medicare Part B Premiums Might Swallow Your Entire COLA Raise

Retirees wait all year for their Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)—only to watch it vanish when Medicare Part B premiums rise. For 2026, projections suggest...

Saving Advice

Half of Retirees Cutting Meals and Medicine Because Benefits Aren’t Keeping Up

Retirement used to mean stability, but for millions of seniors, the math no longer works. Rising housing, healthcare, and grocery costs are outpacing Social Security...

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Secret Rules That Let Social Security Reclaim Overpayments Years Later

Imagine thinking your benefits are secure—only to receive a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) demanding thousands back. That’s the reality for many retirees...

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IRS Names Its First CEO: But He’s Also Still Running Social Security

Will this new role make it difficult to address emerging issues like budget and staffing cuts and customer service concerns?

Saving Advice

Why Many Seniors Underestimate Their Tax Bills After Retirement

Many retirees expect lower taxes once they stop working—but that assumption often backfires. Retirement income isn’t as tax-free as people think. Social Security, pensions, withdrawals,...

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Frugal Retirement: 10 Ways To Cut Costs and 5 Ways To Make Money Without Going Back to Work

If you are short on funds in retirement, here are some ways to mitigate the problem.

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Suze Orman’s Biggest Investing Mistake

After selling her stock and watching its value soar, Orman bit the bullet and bought it again, at a much higher price than she'd originally paid.

Benzinga

Pete Buttigieg Says Trump's Most 'Basic' Job Is To Keep The Government Running And He's Failed At It: 'Shutdown Is Hurting Americans'

Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday blasted what he called President Donald Trump's party-driven government shutdown, arguing it is "hurting Americans in countless ways already" as key consumer, health and social services slow or stall.

The Independent UK

Trump budget director pushing Social Security overhaul to cut disability benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americans: report

Critics fear proposed changes from White House budget chief Russell Vought mark biggest-ever cuts to disability insurance

Kiplinger

What the Government Shutdown Means to Retirees

Depending upon how long it lasts, a government shutdown can impact your daily life, including seeing family, managing your health, and enjoying your free time.

Kiplinger

Are You Entitled? A Social Security Spousal Benefits Quiz

Test your knowledge of Social Security spousal benefits in our quick quiz.

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3 Changes to Social Security That Retirees Should Worry About in 2026

While retirees shouldn't panic over the following changes coming to Social Security next year, they should understand them, prepare for them and adjust budgets

Axios

Social Security chief to be IRS CEO

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will remain acting commissioner.

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