Retiring in 2026? 3 Moves to Make Immediately.
The year leading up to your retirement date can be an exciting one, but it’s also the time to make sure you’re financially ready for that next step. If you’re planning to end your career in 2026, here are three essential moves to make right now. 1. Check your asset allocation Today’s market is particularly […]
Want the Maximum $5,108 Per Month Social Security Benefit? Here’s the Salary You’d Need
Most people know that their Social Security income in retirement will be based on how much they earned during their career. All things being equal, the more you earn, the bigger your monthly retirement checks will be. There is, however, a maximum amount anyone can receive each month from Social Security. Reaching that maximum possible […]
Bond Investing and Due Diligence
When you buy a bond, you’re loaning money to the bond’s issuer — which could be a corporation, a local municipality, a government agency or the federal government — with the intention of receiving back your initial investment and, in most cases, interest. But not all bonds are created equal. Before buying a bond, you […]
Not Happy With Your Social Security Checks? Here’s Why You May Not Be Out of Luck.
Hopefully, you’ll manage to save a decent chunk of money ahead of retirement so you’re not forced to rely too much on Social Security. But even if you end up with a pretty nice nest egg, you may still become dependent on Social Security to cover your ongoing expenses, and that means you may want […]
Social Security Retirees Just Got Bad News About the 2026 COLA From Washington
Social Security recipients depend on cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to keep up with rising prices. Absent those annual pay increases, benefits would fall behind inflation and lose purchasing power over time. In other words, retired workers would essentially receive a little less money each year. The Social Security Administration cannot calculate the 2026 COLA for several […]
