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Should Fully Funded Retirees Invest Like 30-Year-Olds?

When your savings are meant for the next generation, your investment timeline isn't yours anymore. Our Wealth Wise columnist explains how to adjust.

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U.S. debt is a looming crisis today but was once its own revolutionary masterstroke that helped launch a global financial superpower

Hamilton recognized how debt can unlock resources that could transform the young republic. But first he had to untangle the mess created by the Revolutionary War.

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Trump Accounts Social Security check: $1,000 federal contribution coming at your accounts. Check eligibility, start date

Social Security Check: While only U.S. citizens born during Trump's second administration will receive the $1,000 government contribution, Americans can open a Trump Account for their children under age 18 with a valid Social Security number.

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Trump Accounts are now available for kids. Here's where the money will be invested in the stock market—in line with Warren Buffett's advice

Money contributed to Trump Accounts at launch will be put in the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF as an initial default investment.

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Your Retirement Plan Looks Watertight, But Have You Checked for Tax Leaks?

Accumulating wealth for retirement is one thing, having a solid income structure and tax plan is another. Without them, savings could quietly drain away.

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Child Tax Credit: Many Families Expected It to Fall to $1,000 in 2026—Here’s What Actually Happened

For months, many parents worried that the federal Child Tax Credit would be cut in half after 2025, dropping from $2,000 to $1,000 per qualifying child. Those concerns stemmed from the scheduled expiration of provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Instead, Congress took a different path by…

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Boston’s $1,000 Property Tax Break: Who Qualifies After Age 65?

Property taxes in Boston keep climbing, and for many older homeowners living on fixed incomes, that annual bill can feel like a growing threat to...

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'Beneficiaries Will Pay the Price': Social Security Presses Ahead With Electronic Payment Transition

Social Security is transitioning to electronic payments, phasing out paper checks by 2026. The change raises concerns for vulnerable beneficiaries without bank accounts.

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5 Reasons You Should Claim Social Security at 70 (And 5 Reasons to Claim It Earlier)

Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security has its benefits, including maximizing your paycheck, but there are also valid reasons why you shouldn't wait.

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EPF Scheme 2026: Will you get more than 8.25% interest on your PF contributions now? Check EPFO update

A new Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The EPF interest rate remains at 8.25% for the financial year 2025-26. While digital services are formally incorporated, private PF trusts now face a cap on their declared interest rates, not…

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AI could wipe $2.2 trillion off the national debt, but there's a catch

A new Brookings/Fed paper finds AI productivity could meaningfully shrink the U.S. deficit — until you count the side effects, which could erase more than half the savings before Washington even cashes the check.

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Economists have found an answer to slowing cognitive decline: Avoid retiring early, study finds

“We should really think about the potential consequences of a really large-scale decline in employment,” UC Irvine economist David Neumark told Fortune.

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Are Trump Accounts a Seesaw to Privatizing Social Security?

As Social Security barrels toward projected cuts, a newly launched federal savings initiative could privatize the program.

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Spain jobless total falls below 2.3 million for first time since January 2008

The State Public Employment Service recorded 2,291,982 jobseekers in June, 28,739 fewer than in May, dropping below 2.3 million for the first time since January 2008. Social Security membership also hit a record high.

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EPFO's new social security rules tighten claim timelines, mandate digital compliance

New social security schemes under the Code on Social Security are now in effect, prioritizing digital compliance and faster claim settlements for provident fund, pension, and insurance. EPFO officials face a 12% annual penal interest for delays exceeding 20 days without valid reasons. Contribution structures remain unchanged, with a focus…

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Babies Born During America’s 250th Celebration Will Get Limited-Edition Social Security Cards With Freedom 250 Logo

Babies born in the United States during America’s 250th birthday celebration will receive a first-of-its-kind commemorative Social Security card, the Social Security Administration announced Wednesday, extending the Trump administration’s growing slate of semiquincentennial keepsakes.

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Could Extra Income Raise Medicare Premiums Two Years Later?

Picture this: You pick up some extra income this year through a rewarding side project, a profitable investment sale, or even a long-overdue bonus. Two...

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What Bobby Bonilla Day Can Teach You About Retirement

His million-dollar July 1 paycheck isn't something most people can replicate, but the idea behind it can help you build a stronger retirement plan.

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The First Lady Effect? American Parents Stopped Naming Their Babies 'Melania' After Trump's First Term

The name Melania briefly entered America's top 1,000 baby names in 2017, the year Melania Trump became First Lady, before disappearing from the rankings again.

International Business Times UK

Social Security Issues Urgent 6-Year Warning: Why 63 Million Americans Face an Automatic $500 Monthly Cut

The US Social Security system warns of a potential 22% benefit cut by 2032 due to fund depletion, affecting 63 million Americans. Congress must act to prevent financial strain on retirees.

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EPF Scheme 2026 replaces EPF Scheme 1952: Have EPF interest rate, contribution and wage ceiling changed?

EPF Scheme 2026: The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version, bringing the EPF under the new Social Security Code. While key benefits like contribution rates and UAN remain unchanged, the new framework emphasizes digital processes and introduces stricter governance for exempted trusts.

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Karnataka HC judge recuses from hearing gig worker welfare law petitions

Justice Suraj Govindaraj recused himself from hearing petitions challenging Karnataka's gig worker law due to a potential conflict of interest. The law, aimed at providing social security, is contested by industry bodies like IAMAI and platform aggregators. They argue it conflicts with national legislation and raises concerns about duplicate financial…

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This Changes Your Social Security Decision (Especially if You're in the 2% Club)

If you have a pension and $1 million-plus saved, deciding when to take Social Security is about optimizing your taxes, legacy planning and long-term income.

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EPF Scheme 2026: Your provident fund is getting simpler, smarter and more digital

India's provident fund system has undergone a significant overhaul with the introduction of the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026, replacing the 1952 version. This modernization prioritizes digital compliance and simplified processes, aligning with new labor codes. Key changes include easier partial withdrawals for members and enhanced governance for employers, aiming…

International Business Times UK

'I'm Worth More Dead Than Alive': Millions of Americans in Their 60s Can't Retire Due to Student Loans

Student debt affects over 3 million Americans aged 62 and older, delaying retirement and impacting Social Security benefits. Learn about the financial strain and challenges faced by older borrowers.

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