SHOCKING: 11 - What They Never Told You

Parents With Nothing Saved Inherit $340,000 — Their Adult Child Wants Control of the Money

Imagine your parents have reached retirement age with virtually nothing saved when an unexpected inheritance of $340,000 suddenly lands in their laps. Instead of feeling...

Saving Advice · Oct 1

How a Republican Victory in November Could Affect Families, Retirees, and Workers

The November 2026 midterm elections won’t put a president on the ballot, but they could still influence some of the rules that determine what families...

Saving Advice · Oct 1

The Baby Boomer Population Is Shrinking — Here’s How Many Are Left in the U.S.

For decades, Baby Boomers were America’s demographic giant, influencing everything from suburban housing and the workplace to retirement planning and Social Security. Now that enormous...

Saving Advice · Oct 1

Trump Accounts Get Massive Expansion: More Than 60 Million Children Automatically Enrolled

Parents or guardians still have to claim their child's account and elect to receive the federal seed contribution.

International Business Times · Oct 1

A new Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS

The Trump administration has proposed a change to the 1040 tax form that will require Americans to disclose their citizenship and residency status

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Social Security payments could rise in 2027 – but retirees may still be disappointed

Experts say projected increase will arrive too late for retirees struggling financially

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Social Security Says You Owe $10,000 — What Happens If You Can’t Pay It Back?

A $10,000 Social Security overpayment notice can turn a routine mail delivery into a financial emergency. If your monthly benefits cover groceries, rent, medication, and utilities, repaying that amount may seem impossible. However, Social Security has procedures for disputing overpayments and requesting relief when repayment would cause hardship. You do…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 1

Dutch Police Hold Alleged ShinyHunters Leader, but Patients Hit by Health Vendor Breaches Still Face Scam Risks

An alleged ShinyHunters leader is in Dutch custody. The arrest does not recover stolen patient data, so affected patients should stay alert for scams.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

Working While Claiming Social Security Early? The $65,160 Earnings Limit Could Shrink Monthly Cheques

The article explains proposed 2026 Social Security earnings limits, how work income can temporarily reduce benefits before full retirement age, and why withheld payments are not permanently lost.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Boy killed in 1977 had his identity used for 25 years to collect $284,000

Carlos Ramon Obregon was murdered in 1977 but his identity was used by an unidentified man starting in 2000. Over the years, the defendant fraudulently obtained around $284,000 in government benefits and identification documents using Obregon's personal details. His criminal activities included receiving SSI, Medicaid, and even a US passport,…

The Times of India · Oct 1