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Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

Learn how to lock your Social Security number for free to prevent employment fraud and identity theft using E-Verify or by calling the SSA.

Tom’s Guide

At What Age Should You Seriously Start Thinking About Retirement?

Retirement sounds like something that lives in a far-off land where alarm clocks don’t exist and every weekday feels like a Saturday. It’s a word that can spark excitement, dread, denial, or all three at once, depending on your age and bank account. Some people imagine it as a beach…

The Free Financial Advisor

5 Costco Items Retirees Should Avoid Plus the 5 Best Items To Own on Social Security

GOBankingRates dug through our existing library of Costco content to pull the top items retirees do and don't need to buy from the warehouse club.

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Will Social Security Cuts and Inflation Shrink Your Retirement Benefits? 4 Factors To Consider

Social Security faces a 2033 shortfall, which means future retirees may see benefit cuts. Plan ahead by delaying filing, budgeting and diversifying income.

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4 Big Shakeups That Might Be Coming to Social Security in 2026

If you receive Social Security, you may be closely watching what changes may come in 2026. However, even if you don't receive benefits or feel like you're years away from needing to pay attention, the...

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4 Ways To Get on Track for Retirement If You’re in Your 60s

Falling behind on retirement savings? Discover some practical ways to boost your savings, cut costs and build income in your 60s for a more secure future.

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Income Threshold: 4 Hidden Taxes That Hit Once You Cross Certain Limits

Earning more money is usually exciting—raises, promotions, side hustles finally paying off. But what if your bank account gains triggered sneaky traps that weren’t in the paycheck memo? These hidden taxes can strike the moment your income passes certain thresholds, quietly shrinking your take-home pay.

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I Asked ChatGPT To Compare Retiring With $500K vs. $1 Million — The Difference Is Huge

ChatGPT broke down retiring with $500,000 versus $1 million. The lifestyle difference is way bigger than you'd think. Here's what changes.

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How to Master the Retirement Income Trinity: Cash Flow, Longevity Risk and Tax Efficiency

Retirement income planning is essential for your peace of mind — it can help you maintain your lifestyle and ease your worries that you'll run out of money.

Kiplinger

Why Boomers Are Retiring Broke, According To Austin Williams

Austin Williams explains why so many boomers are retiring broke and the key financial mistakes that lead to this surprising trend.

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5 Social Security Add‑On Benefits Most Older Adults Don’t Know They Qualify For

Millions of older adults rely on Social Security as their primary source of income, yet many don’t realize they may qualify for additional benefits. Retirees...

Saving Advice

What Science Reveals About Money and a Happy Retirement

Whether you’re still planning or already retired, these research-based insights point the way to your best post-work life.

Kiplinger

7 “Government” Letters in Your Mailbox That Are Actually Fake

Walking to the mailbox used to be mundane. Now, it feels like navigating a minefield. You sift through the bills and junk mail, and then you see it: an envelope that looks terrifyingly official. It has a government seal, a barcode, and words like “FINAL NOTICE” stamped in red.

Budget and the Bees

New law could fix $207M Medicaid problem and stop ‘improper’ payments

The improper payments are not unique to one state

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Net Worth for Retirees: How To Tell Whether You’re Poor, Middle Class or Rich

Unlike income, which often decreases once you retire, net worth reveals whether you're financially secure -- and which wealth class you fall into.

Tom’s Guide

3.5 million hit in US college data breach with full names, dates of birth, SSNs, bank info and more exposed — how to see if you’re affected

The University of Phoenix has suffered a data breach after the Clop ransomware gang stole data from the university’s network earlier this year.

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Early Retirement: How Much You Need To Save To Retire by 40 in Each State

GOBankingRates sourced the cost-of-living indexes and average overall expenditures for retired households in every state to calculate the cost of living.

The Free Financial Advisor

Pension Shock: 9 Myths About Social Security That Could Derail Your Retirement

Retirement is supposed to feel like a well-earned victory lap, complete with morning coffee, leisurely walks, and perhaps a hobby you never had time for before.

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Could Your Social Security Plans Collapse If The Economy Shifts Again This Winter?

The winter season is here, and with it comes a chill that could reach far beyond icy sidewalks and frostbitten noses. Imagine a scenario where the stock market dips, inflation spikes, and suddenly, the financial safety net you’ve been counting on—Social Security—feels shakier than a snowman in a January thaw.

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6 Things Experts Say Could Happen to Social Security Over the Next 10 Years

Here are six potential changes that are coming to Social Security sooner than you think.

Kiplinger

How Financial Advisers Can Best Help Widowed and Divorced Women

Approaching conversations with empathy and compassion is key to helping them find clarity and confidence and take control of their financial futures.

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I Asked ChatGPT To Plan a $25K/Year Retirement Budget — Here’s What It Said

Can you retire on $25,000 per year? ChatGPT mapped out the complete budget including housing, food and healthcare. Here's what works and what doesn't.

Kiplinger

A Wealth Adviser Explains: 4 Times I'd Give the Green Light for a Roth Conversion (and 4 Times I'd Say It's a No-Go)

Roth conversions should never be done on a whim — they're a product of careful timing and long-term tax considerations. So how can you tell whether to go ahead?

Kiplinger

A 4-Step Anxiety-Reducing Retirement Road Map, From a Financial Adviser

This helpful process covers everything from assessing your current finances and risks to implementing and managing your personalized retirement income plan.

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6 Companies That Hire Retirees Part-Time for Side Gigs

Since it can be hard to find businesses that actually hire retirees part-time, particularly when searching on your own, here is a helpful list of companies that do.

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