Searches soar as travelers look for discounts
First there was Black Friday — then Cyber Monday. Now deal-thirsty consumers have a reason to shop online one day longer. “Travel Tuesday” — the first Tuesday after the American …
Personal spending
Do I have enough money to retire? 3 questions to ask yourself
Panama is one of the most affordable places to retire abroad. Helovi | E+ | Getty Images Today’s investors face one looming question: Will I have enough money when I …
How 2024 presidential race may influence Social Security
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are shown on screen during a debate watch party at the Cameo Art House Theatre in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Sept. 10, …
Ahead of U.S. election, financial advisors say public debt is top concern
Voters work on their ballot at a polling station at the Elena Bozeman Government Center in Arlington, Virginia, on September 20, 2024. – | Afp | Getty Images Many investors …
Social Security cost-of-living 2.5% adjustment for 2025: What to know
Portra | E+ | Getty Images Now that the pace of inflation has come down, the cost-of-living adjustments are more average. Social Security’s annual benefit increases have averaged about 2.6% …
How to avoid being a victim of post-storm scams
A van flows in floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28 in Asheville, North Carolina. Sean Rayford | Getty Images News | Getty Images States affected by …
What investors can do to prepare
Thomas Barwick | Digitalvision | Getty Images Big changes may be ahead for the U.S. economy between now and the end of the year. Investors can get ahead of those …
After Fed rate cut, it’s time to shop around for best returns on cash
Jgi/jamie Grill | Tetra Images | Getty Images In January, experts said 2024 would be a “very good year for savers.” And it still is, despite the Federal Reserve’s recent …
Young people are doom spending. Here’s what it is and how to stop it
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Some young people are splashing out on luxuries like travel and designer clothes instead of saving, in a trend that’s being characterized as “doom …
Bill to eliminate Social Security GPO, WEP rules gets closer to a vote
Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty Images House lawmakers in Washington have the signatures they need to force a vote on a bill to eliminate rules that reduce Social Security …