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6 New Ideas to Generate More Retirement Income

From monetizing garage space to selling niche expertise, retirees are boosting cash flow on their own terms.

Kiplinger · Aug 19

The Retirement Expense Nobody Budgets for: Helping Adult Children

Retirement planning usually covers the obvious expenses: housing, groceries, healthcare, travel, taxes, and the occasional dinner that somehow costs more than expected. One expense often slips through the cracks, though: helping adult children financially. A struggling son or daughter can turn a carefully designed retirement budget into a financial revolving…

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 19

The Biggest Tax Opportunities for Retirees Under the OBBBA — and How to Make the Most of Them

OBBBA tax breaks can help you preserve more of what you've saved for retirement. Tax planning can ensure it keeps working for your family after you're gone.

Kiplinger · Aug 19

Household energy bills expected to jump to three-year high in October

The predicted increase comes despite the Prime Minister’s plan to remove VAT from household electricity bills from October.

Evening Standard · Aug 19

£500 State Pension Rise Comes With a Tax Sting as Full Rate Heads Above £12,570

UK pensioners may receive a £500 state pension increase next year, potentially exceeding the income tax threshold. The rise depends on wage growth and inflation figures due in September.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Your Grocery Store App Says You Saved $42 — Did You Really?

Retailer apps have become the new digital grocery circular, promising to track your spending and highlight your total savings each time you scan your loyalty code. It is common to walk out of the store and see a splash screen claiming, “You saved $42 today!” This number provides a quick…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 18

Super members to get more advice in financial shake-up

The financial advice sector will undergo a major overhaul in an effort to thwart "bad actors" attracted to Australia's huge pool of retirement savings.

AAP · Aug 18

7 Questions to Ask Before Moving Money From a 401(k) Into an IRA

Moving money from a 401(k) into an IRA can look like a simple retirement housekeeping chore: transfer the money, pick some investments, and move on with life. But that little rollover button can affect investment choices, fees, taxes, withdrawal rules, and even how much control comes with the account.

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 18

7 Things to Check Before Lending Money to Someone You Love

Lending money to someone you love can feel like the natural response when a family member, partner, or close friend is struggling. Yet a financial favor can quickly become a source of resentment when expectations are unclear or repayment does not happen as planned. Bankrate’s 2025 Financial Taboos Survey found…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 18

7 Grocery Shopping Rules That Sound Frugal but Can Actually Cost You More

Frugal living is often framed as a strict set of rules meant to shield your wallet from retail markups and marketing traps. While strategies like bulk buying and couponing are generally sound, they can easily turn into expensive pitfalls when applied without nuance. Many “money-saving” habits are based on outdated…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 18