Retirement
Government Shutdown: A Partisan Stalemate
The United States federal government entered a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, marking the 11th such impasse in modern history and the third [...]
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Modest Inflation Pushes Estimated Social Security COLA Higher
The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a critical mechanism that helps millions of Americans maintain their purchasing power amid rising prices. [...]
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Obamacare Premiums Could Increase 75% in 2026
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, faces a critical juncture as a combination of rising healthcare costs, expensive new drugs, and the [...]
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Can Trump Really End Taxes on Social Security?
During his 2024 presidential campaign and subsequent second term, President Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security [...]
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Is Social Security Solvent?
Is Social Security Insolvent? Social Security, a cornerstone of the American social safety net, provides critical financial support to retirees. Established in [...]
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Is Social Security Solvent?
Social Security solvency refers to the ability of the Social Security program, specifically the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) trust funds, [...]
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How to Access Your IRA Without Penalty Before Age 59 ½
Section 72(t) of the Internal Revenue Code allows individuals to access funds from their retirement accounts before reaching the typical retirement age of 59½ [...]
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Social Security Changes for 2025
In 2025, several significant changes to the U.S. Social Security system have been implemented, reflecting both economic adjustments and legislative decisions that [...]
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Research Proves “You Can Never Have Too Much Money”
When it comes to the age-old debate of whether money can buy happiness, recent research suggests that the answer is a resounding “yes” – and more is [...]
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60% Of Workers Will Delay Retirement For Lack Of Assets
Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s 2024 annual report on retirement trends paints a concerning picture: more than a third of working baby boomers and half of Gen [...]
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