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(Maurie Backman) Many people dream of taking early retirement, whether it’s to escape a stressful job or enjoy activities such as traveling while they are still quite young. If you were planning on taking early retirement, starting in a year or two, you may now be wondering if moving forward is possible given the recent … Read more
Philip Reed Of course it’s nice to support your friend when they go car shopping. You get the vicarious sensation of a major purchase and a touch of intoxicating new car smell. But do you have what it takes to actually help – not hurt your friend? Before you take on this role, know that … Read more
You can now expect every day your latest quarterly 401(k) statement from your employer showing the current value of your savings, and you probably expect that the inventory and fund portion of your savings has declined in value since your last statement. Knowing that inflation is much higher than normal, interest rates are rising and … Read more
The average cost of catering for a wedding is $75 per person, per The Knot. And as the ongoing supply chain problems and inflation don’t abate, these prices are most likely going to rise. On-site catering, when available, can reduce costs and save time walking in food from another location.
(Mark blank) When it comes to Social Security benefits, most of us don’t think about taxes. But the harsh reality is that the Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that about 56% of beneficiaries will have to pay a certain amount of tax on their distributions. With that in mind, it’s incredibly important to understand how … Read more
(Christy Bieber) For fixed-income retirees, major changes in Social Security benefits can profoundly affect their finances. And retirees are likely to see such a change next year. In fact, seniors will find their benefits undergoing one of the largest increases in more than 40 years. This is why Social Security benefits change so much. Image … Read more
You can now expect every day your latest quarterly 401(k) statement from your employer showing the current value of your savings, and you probably expect that the inventory and fund portion of your savings has declined in value since your last statement. Knowing that inflation is much higher than normal, interest rates are rising and … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would limit vaccine mandates imposed by companies, health care providers and governments is one step closer to a statewide vote. The proposal would prohibit those entities from discriminating against people based on vaccination status or from imposing a vaccine, medical procedure, treatment or … Read more
By HYUNG-JIN KIM – Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean activist said on Thursday that he has launched more massive balloons carrying COVID-19 relief supplies toward North Korea, days after the North vowed to crack down on such activities and a highly questionable claimed they were a source of the virus. … Read more
Cecilia Clark Cancellation is the most popular proposal for tackling student loan debt, but it’s not all there is. With the interest-free payment break for student loans in the third year, some are wondering if 0% interest on student loans is a better answer. “I think this COVID break has really illustrated – hopefully for … Read more