Economy
16 May Working While Receiving Social Security Benefits
The COVID-19 recession and the continuing pandemic pushed many older workers into retirement earlier than they had anticipated. A little more than 50% of Americans age 55 and older said...
13 May New Businesses May Be Good News for the Economy
After taking a nosedive at the start of the pandemic recession (gold shaded area), business applications rose sharply, peaking in July 2020. Applications have fallen somewhat since then but are...
25 Apr How to Correct an Error on Your Credit Report
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), credit report errors more than doubled during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, the CFPB found that many pandemic protections which were designed...
25 Apr Smoothing Market Ups and Downs
After the wild ride of 2020, the U.S. stock market was relatively calm in 2021, but there was still plenty of volatility. There were 55 days when the S&P 500...
10 Apr Should You Speed Up Your Retirement Plans?
According to a March 2021 survey, an estimated 2.8 million Americans ages 55 and older decided to file for Social Security benefits earlier than they expected because of COVID-19. This...
10 Apr Home Prices Have Risen at Record Pace
U.S. home prices rose 20% during the 12 months ending in August 2021 as buyer demand far exceeded the supply of dwellings for sale. This was the largest annual price...
10 Apr If You Drive but Don’t Own a Car, Consider Non-Owner Insurance
If you don't own a vehicle but regularly rent or borrow one, you might consider purchasing non-owner car insurance. This type of liability insurance provides coverage when you're driving a...
10 Apr Annuity Income: Annuitization vs. Lifetime Withdrawal
During your working years, you're accustomed to living on an income from your job. When you retire, the income from employment ends. Social Security provides a steady income, but it...
23 Feb Charitable Giving Can Be a Family Affair
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As families grow in size and overall wealth, a desire to "give back" often becomes a priority. Cultivating philanthropic values can help foster responsibility and a sense of purpose among...