When It Comes to Social Security's COLA, This Is the Real Number to Pay Attention To

Social Security announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, but there's another number you need to focus on.

What Will it Take to Max Out Your Social Security Benefit in 2026?

The Social Security Administration is projecting that the maximum monthly Social Security benefit in 2026 will be $5,251 per ...

Want to retire worry-free? Here are some simple ways to do it.

Author Jeremy Keil outlines practical steps from his new book that you need to take today if you want to enjoy your ...

How to Get a Personal Loan

Meeting lender requirements and providing the necessary documentation can help you qualify for a personal loan ...

Beware this new ‘high-pressure’ Social Security scam targeting US seniors — here’s what you need to know to protect yourself

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration is warning seniors about a new scam that ...

Will North Carolina residents get a $2,000 dividend check? Trump's recent proposal

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about using tariff revenue to pay dividends to Americans. Trump suggested ...

The Average American's 401(k) Balance May Surprise You. Here's How to Beat It.

That said, based on 2024 data, Vanguard reports the average 401 (k) balance among savers of all ages today at $148,153. The ...

I'm 82 and have no choice but to work with a disability. I underestimated how long I'd live, but I've learned to love my job.

David Hugo Barrett, 82, works as a substitute teacher to makes end meet in Maryland despite two disabilities that impact his ...

You're Running Out of Time to Claim Your Piece of AT&T's $177M Security Breach Settlement

The class affected by "AT&T 1 Data Incident" (the 2019 breach) will receive a $149 million payout in the proposed settlement, ...

What to do if your air travel is impacted by the government shutdown

If travelers choose not to rebook, federal rules require a full refund, including bag fees or seat upgrades, even on ...

From working class comfort to day to day survival. How this senior fights to stay housed

Allen Gray worked for decades, but illness and job losses left him vulnerable to a housing problem that afflicts thousands of ...

Trump said most Americans would get $2K payments from tariffs revenue. Here's what we know

On Nov. 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he would be sending $2,000 to each American ...