How Do Current Social Security COLAs Stack Up Against the Average Increases?
It’s looking like next year’s Social Security COLA could be below average again. We need Congress to take action ASAP.
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Food for Thought: Soda Predates COLA By Almost 200 Years
It’s time for a new COLA. Here’s why Social Security needs to change the formula it uses to calculate its annual cost-of-living adjustment.
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Five Cities Where Retirees Get the Biggest Social Security Checks
The biggest Social Security benefit checks are mailed to these five cities. Even so, seniors are still struggling financially.
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How to Know If Credit Card Travel Insurance Is Sufficient
Depending upon your travel plans, the trip insurance that comes with your credit card might be enough. Here’s how to tell.
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What’s Fueling the Unretirement Trend?
Could the so-called “silver tsunami” be slowing down. See why many American retirees are now going back to work.
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How Inflation Is Causing People To Change Their Retirement Plans
Inflation impacts more than just how much we spend at the store. Let’s look at how it’s changing the face of retirement.
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Understanding The Science Behind How We Board Flights
Could there be a better way to board planes? Let’s look at what one novel approach that has scientific backing.
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Three Things You Can Buy That Will Make Your Retirement Better
Even if you are on a strict budget here are a few things you can invest in that could save you big bucks down the road.
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Three Reasons Seniors Could be in Serious Financial Trouble
Baby boomers are facing serious financial trouble these days. Let’s look at why and what can be done to help them.
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Lawmakers Need to Stop Burying Their Heads in the Sand and Fix Social Security
Facing growing financial concerns, Gen Xers fear they will never be able to retire. See what lawmakers can do to alleviate some worries.
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Why Retirees Need to Maintain a Good Credit Score
It’s important to maintain good credit throughout your life. We’ll tell you how a high score can help retirees.
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Here’s a Money Saving Tip for International Travelers
Before you travel internationally — either by airplane or cruise ship — be sure to download this free app.
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Will Retirement be a Bust for Baby Boomers?
It looks like many baby boomers have banked only about 15% of the savings they need to retire comfortably.
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Let’s Examine the Real Costs of Retirement
It’s getting more costly to retire. Let’s look at how inflation is impacting retirement expenses and what needs to be done to help seniors.
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Does Anyone Really Receive the Maximum Social Security Benefit?
Discover why the average retiree does not even receive half of the maximum Social Security benefit amount each month.
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Here’s How Much You Need to Earn to Get the Maximum Social Security Benefit
Your salary impacts the size of your Social Security retirement check. Here’s what you need to earn to receive the biggest benefits.
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Times Are Changing – Why This Isn’t Your Parents’ Retirement
Today’s retirees are looking for more than just shuffleboard and card games followed by early bird dinners.
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Understanding the Social Security Shortfall and How to Fix It
The clock is ticking on shoring up Social Security before it’s too late and benefits are slashed for millions of older Americans.
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Other Countries Are Raising Retirement Age – Should We?
See why other countries are raising the retirement age to fund Social Security-type programs as people live longer.
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Here’s How Early You Should Be at the Airport Before Your Flight
If you want to take some of the stress out of flying, follow this advice from travel experts on how early to get to the airport.
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How Much Money Do You Need to Save to Retire in Your State?
If you don’t have a large retirement account, you might want to consider moving to one of these states that are more affordable for retirees.
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The Maximum Social Security Benefit Check is Probably Less Than You Would Expect
The average Social Security retirement check is about $1900 per month. Surprisingly, the biggest one is not too much more.
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After 90 Years Does Social Security Still Deliver on FDR’s Vision?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s vision for Social Security is at risk. Here’s what needs to be done to protect this critical program.
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Here’s Why Some Social Security Recipients Are Seeing Their Benefits Checks Cut
Find out why many retirees may soon see their retirement benefits cut if they did not pay off their student loans.
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Getting ‘Duped’ on Vacation Might Not Be a Bad Thing
Travelers looking to save money on their next trip are booking destination dupes. We’ll explain what that means.
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