BIZARRE: 143 - What They Never Told You

Social Security Claims Spiking — 5 Reasons To Follow Suit

Social Security claims surged in 2025 as insolvency, healthcare, debt and inflation concerns drive retirees to consider taking benefits early.

GOBankingRates · Jul 20, 2025

Seven Financial Considerations When Downsizing for Retirement

With prices going up on everything, you may be looking for a cheaper place to live. To truly evaluate costs, take a hard look at taxes and intangibles.

Kiplinger · Jul 20, 2025

Should My 80-Year-Old Dad and 65-Year-Old Mom Turn Their $687,000 Nest Egg Into an Annuity? 'I Don't Think They Realize How Much They're Spending'

A Reddit user posed a question that hits home for a lot of families trying to help their aging parents navigate retirement: Does it make sense to buy an annuity?

Benzinga · Jul 19, 2025

My First $1 Million: Retiree, 63, Chicago Metro Area

Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.

Kiplinger · Jul 19, 2025

3 Little-Known Social Security Rules That Could Save You Thousands

When it comes to Social Security, what you don't know can cost you. Many retirees leave money on the table simply because they are unaware of certain rules built into the system.

GOBankingRates · Jul 19, 2025

How the ‘big, beautiful bill’ will deepen the racial wealth gap – a law scholar explains how it reduces poor families’ ability to afford food and health care

President Donald Trump has said the “big, beautiful bill” he signed into law on July 4, 2025, will stimulate the economy and foster financial security.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2025

6 Retirement Benefits That Disappear If You Move States

Retirement is supposed to be simple. You work for decades, save what you can, and then finally get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. But what if moving to a new state could quietly erase some of the retirement benefits you’ve counted on? Many people don’t realize that crossing…

Clever Dude · Jul 18, 2025

Ask the Editor, July 18: Questions on the $6,000 Senior Deduction

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the new $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older.

Kiplinger · Jul 18, 2025

6 Retirement Traps That No One Talks About Until It’s Too Late

Retirement planning is supposed to be simple. You save, you invest, and one day you stop working. But the truth is, there are hidden traps that can catch you off guard. These aren’t the usual warnings about saving more or starting early. These are the issues that sneak up on…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 18, 2025

10 Things You Should Never Store in the Glove Compartment

The glove compartment is the default storage spot for countless drivers, a convenient place to stash items you might need on the road. However, what feels convenient can quickly become a major liability in the event of a car break-in or even a simple traffic stop. Many people unknowingly keep…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 18, 2025