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When given the choice between saving for their kids' college education or saving for their own retirement, 56% of Americans said they would choose to save for their kids' college, according to a...

Unless the U.S. government's September 2023 inflation report drops some kind of unforeseen surprise, you can expect the 2024 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to be somewhere in the...

A new proposal from U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) aims to change "outdated and arbitrary restrictions" on Social Security benefits for widows, widowers and surviving divorced spouses. Backers of the...

While Social Security is a nice safety net if you have other income or savings, for many folks it's barely enough to cover their expenses. The average monthly Social Security benefit is $1,790.56 for...

The United States' recurring government shutdown drama is once again playing out in Washington, D.C., as lawmakers have until the end of the month to come up with a bill to fund the government. If no...

Social Security is expected to be a big issue in the 2024 elections, especially for older voters who worry how lawmakers might reform the program as it heads toward a funding shortfall. Republican...

There's a lot of anxiety involving Social Security as the program heads for a looming funding shortfall caused by the depletion of the Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund. The OASI fund...

It's hard to plan for exactly how much money you'll need in retirement because it depends upon a number of factors, including where you live and what sort of expenses you have. Boomers Prefer To...

Tampa, Florida has long been a retirement paradise for many Americans and the winter home to Canadian snowbirds looking for relaxation, a great selection of leisure activities and subtropical...

Social Security's looming funding shortfall has been well documented -- so much so that a majority of Americans are "very" concerned that their payments will be reduced before they retire, according...