Keep the Harmony Alive: Discussing Money and Investing With Your Partner
Money management and investment strategies might not seem like the most romantic conversation topics, but they’re among the most important when you’re thinking of marriage or a long-term partnership. Disagreements over money are a common source of tension for couples and often cited as a reason for divorce or a parting of ways, making these […]
What Is Micro-Investing?
If you’ve ever collected a horde of spare coins in a jar — saving them for years before placing them in rolls and depositing them at the bank — you’ve had an introduction to the principle of micro-investing. Micro-investing refers to the process of regularly investing small amounts of money to build up a stake […]
Social Security: 1 Outdated Rule That Sorely Needs to Change
The federal government doesn’t just magically print money and use it to fund Social Security. Rather, the program is financed primarily through payroll tax revenue. When you collect your paycheck and notice a line item for FICA, that’s the money you’re paying into Social Security. And while you may not enjoy doing that, you probably […]
Social Security Is Changing Under President Donald Trump. Here’s What Retirees Need to Know.
In June 2024, President Donald Trump told supporters at a campaign rally, “As president, I will not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare.” He made a virtually identical statement in July 2024 on social media. “I will not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare, and I will not raise the retirement […]
