Applying this rule is the secret to guilt-free shopping, expert says
Shoppers carry their purchases on Black Friday in New York City on November 29, 2024. Adam Gray | AFP | Getty Images When Bernadette Joy graduated with an MBA in …
Personal spending
Why consumers overspend during the holidays — and what to do about it
Betsie Van Der Meer | Digitalvision | Getty Images The holiday season is a time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and spend time with family and friends. …
56% of Americans say their parents never discussed money with them.
10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images As families gather for Thanksgiving this year, money is one topic that likely won’t be discussed. Yet experts say it’s a perfect time …
73% of workers worry Social Security won’t be able to pay benefits
Sporrer/Rupp | Image Source | Getty Images Most Americans are concerned about what may happen to Social Security when its retirement trust fund crosses a projected 2033 depletion date, according …
Social Security to send notices revealing size of 2025 benefit checks
A new 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment In 2025, retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month, on average, according to the Social Security Administration. That’s as all beneficiaries will see …
Older voters prioritized personal economic issues on Election Day: AARP
Voters line up to cast their ballots at a voting location in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 5, 2024. Samuel Corum | Afp | Getty Images When asked, “Are you better …
House just voted yes to increase Social Security for some beneficiaries
A bipartisan bill to change Social Security benefit rules for pensioners passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, with 327 lawmakers voting to support the measure. Now, the proposal …
Yields on cash ‘well ahead of inflation,’ expert says. How to invest now
Nopphon Pattanasri | Istock | Getty Images Investors have been able to get the best returns on cash, as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to bring down the pace …
Why voters ages 50 and up may decide the 2024 presidential election
A person arrives to vote at a polling station on Election Day, in The Villages, Florida. Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo | Afp | Getty Images In a heated presidential race, …
Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? Benz book tackles money questions
milan2099 | E+ | Getty Images Older Americans have significant equity As current and prospective retirees consider how to handle their assets, their homes are one area where they may …