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Many of us are at least occasionally dreaming of retirement, looking forward to days when we won’t have to clock in and work for someone else — days when we can do more of what we want to do. If you’re counting down to your retirement and are looking forward to collecting Social Security benefits,

Social Security is a critical source of income for millions of retired workers. But very few Americans know exactly how their retirement benefit is calculated. While memorizing the process is unnecessary, simply understanding the steps involved can help retired workers make more informed financial

Today’s economic conditions are…unique, to say the least. Although unemployment is low, inflation remains stubbornly high. And recent tariff announcements have many Americans worried about a recession. One major concern in the context of recessions is an uptick in unemployment. If you’re retired

Congress recently confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick, Dr. Mehmet Oz, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare and Medicaid provide healthcare insurance to an estimated 136 million Americans, with Medicare serving citizens 65 and older and Medicaid covering

If you’re making good use of tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s, good for you! They can be powerful helpers as you save and invest for retirement. You need to be aware, though, that once you reach a certain age, some of those accounts will make you take Required Minimum