Protect Your Online Purchases This Cyber Monday
As online shopping picks up this holiday season, be sure to take precautions to make sure your purchases and financial information remain secure.
Social Security Offers Benefits from Birth Through Old Age
The bulk of Social Security benefits go to retirees, but Social Security is much more than a retirement program. Most Americans are protected by the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program — the official name of Social Security — throughout their lives.
What To Know Before Retiring Early
Early retirement may seem like a dream come true. However, you need to be well prepared if you want to retire early. If you’re not prepared, you might run into complications. Here are a few things to consider before retiring early that need to be addressed.
Understanding (and Avoiding) the "Money Illusion"
A financial plan that fails to account for inflation over time can lead us down a false path to financial freedom. Learn more about what this Money Illusion is, how it can trap us, and what we can do to avoid falling for it.
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Throughout the Years
The 2025 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 2.5%. How does that compare to previous years? Is it enough to keep seniors' purchasing power strong?
Encore Careers Lead to Happier Retirements
The idea of an “Ideal Retirement” has been revolutionized in recent years. Before, folks would work for the same company for forty or fifty years, then go home and stay there. However, many of today’s retirees are getting restless. Many have taken up a second or “encore” career. You could too, if the idea tickles your fancy.