Secure Your Retirement Paycheck: The Power of Three Buckets Putting all of your nest egg in one basket is risky. Try putting it in three buckets for short-term, medium-term and long-term needs instead. Kiplinger · Jan 24, 2025
US judge blocks Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship Trump’s order targets a constitutional right automatically granting citizenship to anyone born in the country. Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2025
Don’t forget the Tories’ £50bn-a-year benefit cuts Letters: In the debate about social security cuts, there is little mention of the massive cuts already made over the past decade or so, says Ruth Lister The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025
What is a migrant? What is ICE? 10 terms to help you understand the debate over immigration President Donald Trump aims to upend the immigration system in the United States in his first few days in office. On Jan. 20, 2025, Trump signed various executive orders that temporarily prevent refugees from coming to the U.S. and block immigrants from applying for asylum at a U.S. border, among… The Conversation · Jan 22, 2025
Finding Trillions in Federal Cuts Is Easy. But Will Trump and Musk Follow Through? DOGE won't necessarily have to kill any of Republicans’ sacred cows—but they will have to be put on a diet. Reason · Jan 20, 2025
A Social Security Storm Is Gathering: Here's Your Safety Plan If Social Security reserves are depleted by 2033, as predicted, future benefits could be cut by as much as 21%. Here’s how to weather the impending storm. Kiplinger · Jan 20, 2025
Services Australia chasing billions in unpaid debt – including some which may have been unlawfully calculated Agency pursuing $4.9bn in unpaid debts, including some potentially calculated with controversial method, question to parliament reveals The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2025
How to Avoid These 10 Retirement Planning Mistakes Many retirement planning mistakes are easily avoidable. Here are 10 to have on your radar so you don't end up running out of money in your golden years. Kiplinger · Jan 19, 2025
This Late-in-Life Roth Conversion Opportunity Spares Your Heirs Expensive medical care in the later stages of life is an unpleasant reality for many, but it can open a window for a Roth conversion that benefits your heirs. Kiplinger · Jan 18, 2025
Can You Get a Mortgage In Retirement? And Should You? With interest rates still stubbornly high and home prices elevated, here’s how a retiree living on a fixed income can land a decent mortgage. Kiplinger · Jan 17, 2025
What Is Your 'Enough Is Enough' Number for Retirement? Chasing a 'magic number' for retirement can be anxiety-inducing. Instead, build your plans around a personal number that reflects your individual circumstances. Kiplinger · Jan 17, 2025
Six Signs It's Time to Retire Thinking about retiring in 2025? See if any of these six signs ring true Kiplinger · Jan 16, 2025
The Fine Print: What Trump Isn’t Telling You About His 2025 Tax Plans Knowing the impacts of various tax priorities and proposals can empower you to make informed financial decisions as we move through 2025. Kiplinger · Jan 16, 2025
US Reclaims $31M In Social Security Payments Sent To The Dead The government has recovered $31 million that was wrongfully paid to dead people. International Business Times · Jan 16, 2025
Top News · Jan 15, 2025 US Government Recovers Million In Social Security Payments U.S. government recovers million in misallocated Social Security payments, plans to reclaim 5 million more. Efforts align with Trump administration'...
Fortune · Jan 15, 2025 Gen Xers expect to keep working longer than they planned–and will be the first generation to go into retirement with less financial security than their parents and grandparents How we deal with what lies ahead for Gen X will set the precedent for decades and generations to come.
Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025 Fact check: Did Joe Biden keep these 99 promises? Joe Biden’s campaign focused on COVID-19, racial justice, climate change and tax reforms. We tracked 99 promises.
Kiplinger · Jan 15, 2025 How Would Raising the Social Security Retirement Age to 69 Affect You? Workers have two choices if the full retirement age ever increases to 69. Work longer or collect less.
Kiplinger · Jan 15, 2025 Five Easy Ways to Jumpstart Retirement Planning When it comes to saving for retirement, procrastinating is all too common. However, stalling for too long will hurt your financial security, especially in the long term. Here are five tips to break the cycle.
TechRadar · Jan 14, 2025 Blood donation firm reveals donor personal data stolen in cyberattack OneBlood is offering free identity theft and credit monitoring services.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2025 Scottish Labour urged to stand against Keir Starmer’s 'cruel' social security cuts The Scottish Greens have called on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to stick by his promise of “no austerity under Labour” to oppose reported…
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025 Scam warning for anyone hit by the LA wildfires Here’s what to do if you think you are being scammed
International Business Times UK · Jan 13, 2025 Buddy Carter's Bill to Abolish IRS and Overhaul Tax Code Aims to Cut National Debt US Rep. Buddy Carter's Fair Tax Act would help Americans save money by putting them in charge of their tax rate, reducing tax loopholes and the national debt, and mandating illegal immigrants to pay their fair share of taxes.
International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025 Tax Season Alert: Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Risks A new IRS report highlights ongoing issues, including the agency's "unconscionable" delays in addressing identity theft cases.
Kiplinger · Jan 12, 2025 Three Ways President Trump Could Impact the Economy Some of Trump's top priorities could boost economic growth, but others risk fueling inflation.