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Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next
The Congressional Research Service found that by the end of 2023, more than 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of…
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Corporate Transparency Act Filing Requirements Reinstated: Act Now
Overview The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements have been reinstated and most filings will now be due January 13,…
The Little-Known Stealth Tax That Bites Retirees And Near-Retirees
There’s a Stealth Tax retirees and near-retirees often don’t know about until they inadvertently trigger it, costing them a lot…
GOP Budget Squabble Puts The Older Americans Act At Risk
The Older Americans Act, the umbrella federal law that includes programs such as Meals on Wheels, senior transportation, information services,…
Why You May Need To Rethink Your Retirement, Work, And Spending
Most workers approaching their retirement years haven’t saved enough money to retire full time at age 65 and continue their…
New Proposal Would Require Insurance Agents To Disclose More About Medicare Advantage Plans
The ability to switch Medicare plans isn’t as available as many beneficiaries are told or believe, and the Centers for…
How To Handle Manipulative Aging Parents: Guilt, Money, And Power
Helping aging parents can be a difficult journey as they age. Some elders are relatively simple, though always work, while…
Mortgage rates rise, hitting demand
Mortgage rates climbed this week, sending overall demand lower as more Americans balked at refinancing. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage…
What Do Family Caregivers Really Want? Cash.
Ask family caregivers what sort of government support they want and their answer is clear: They want upfront cash. Not…
The Federal Reserve announced a third rate cut; fewer are expected in 2025
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates one more time this year. In their recent meeting, the Fed decided to…
Biden administration reverses course, reopens income-based student loan repayment programs
Two student loan repayment plans have been reopened for enrollment by the Department of Education (DOE) following a federal court…
How Older Workers Can Overcome A Stalled Career And Stay Ahead
By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Next Avenue Mary has worked in marketing at a major health care organization that is committed to…
Consumer watchdog warns companies against devaluing credit card rewards, launches tool to avoid scams
A federal consumer watchdog is warning that certain credit card companies may be illegally devaluing accrued rewards such as points…
Americans Value Digital Assets At $191,516, But Awareness Still Lags
People often associate the entire realm of digital assets with Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, but digital assets are much more than…
Retired? Time To Put Your Wisdom To Work
Throughout history, elders in cultures around the world were the ones who were responsible to think about the future, pass…
A Book—And A Mental Model—For A Happier, Healthier, Wealthier New Year
Recently, I had the privilege and pleasure of meeting with Dr. Daniel Crosby, the author of several great books, including…
Century 21 CEO optimistic over 2025 real estate market: Here's what buyers 'don't realize'
As consumers patiently wait for mortgage rates to settle, the Century 21 Real Estate CEO is flagging consumers about "positive…
IRA Tragedies: 4 Cases Show The Pain Caused By Overlooking Simple Details
Many people are surprised and shocked when they learn what happens when retirement account owners neglect simple details about the…
Personal finance expert breaks down the No. 1 rule on the road to becoming a millionaire
If you want to set yourself up for success in retirement, personal finance expert and "The Ramsey Show" co-host Rachel…