What to expect in 2024 State of the Union
President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 7, 2023 Pool | Getty Images How Democrats propose tackling Social Security’s …
Retirement planning
How women can build wealth
The author, Bola Sokunbi Credit: Bola Sokunbi When it comes to managing money, women commonly use the word “fear” to describe what stands between them and the life they want. …
This is the No. 1 online brokerage for February 2024
Whether investing for retirement or just your own financial health, you may be considering an online brokerage account. But with dozens upon dozens of options to choose from, which should …
Why Social Security beneficiaries may owe more taxes on benefits
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images A record 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment helped Social Security beneficiaries stave off the effects of inflation in 2023. But as they file their federal …
Homeownership is a hallmark of success for many Black adults
Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images While homeownership is out of reach for many Black Americans, most still see it as a hallmark of success. About 66% of Black Americans …
He got his student debt forgiven. And then a $56,801 refund
Marlon and his dog, George. Courtesy: Since 1988, Marlon Fox has been paying down his federal student debt. He didn’t see an end in sight. Then, on Aug. 25, 2023, …
40-year-old millionaire who retired early only lasted 5 monthsâhere’s what made her go back to work
My entire life used to be about maximizing my time for work. I spent over a decade building a career in New York’s tech scene. I worked at Foursquare and …
How to know when to claim benefits
Majamitrovic | E+ | Getty Images How to find your Social Security full retirement age If you were born between 1943 and 1954, your full retirement age is 66. If …
Limiting retirement plan tax perks may help Social Security, experts say
Wand_prapan | Istock | Getty Images There’s no debate that Social Security’s funds — which are projected to become insolvent in the next decade — need fixing. But a new …
What you need to know about caregiving for an aging parent
People living longer and in poor health has become a costly trend. An estimated 7 out of 10 people will require long-term care in their lifetime. The median cost for …