Retirees in These 9 States Could See Their Social Security Checks Taxed
Social Security is an essential piece to most American’s retirement plans. Without their monthly benefits, some 16.3 million seniors U.S, would be living below the poverty line, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. And even for those above the poverty line, every single penny counts for the millions of households receiving Social […]
Can You Retire at 55? What the FIRE Movement Says You’ll Need to Do
The average retirement age in the U.S. was 62 in 2023, but that number’s been slowly ticking up over time. Rising life expectancies and rising costs, coupled with incomes and Social Security benefits that haven’t kept pace with inflation, are forcing many workers to wait longer before leaving the workforce. But there’s a group of […]
3 Steps to Protect Your Retirement Accounts, No Matter What Happens In the Stock Market
While the stock market is still thriving, some investors may be feeling wary about the future. Spiking inflation could cause the Federal Reserve to shift its plans for interest rates in 2025, which could potentially affect the stock market. Coupled with increasing political tension and general anxiety about when the next downturn will begin, it’s […]
