“I thought I was supposed to get 50% of my spouse’s Social Security benefits why am I getting less?”If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Many people are surprised—and even...
Important Updates from the Social Security Administration (SSA) – 2025 Since early 2025, news about the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) new Identification Verification (IDV) procedures has...
Lonnie Hubbard, sitting in prison and stripped of his assets from an illegal drug operation, was stunned to receive a letter from the IRS. It claimed he owed $275,000 in taxes and penalties—on money...
The U.S. stock market has been extremely volatile since the announcement of new tariffs. On April 7, it briefly dropped over 20% from its February peak. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often called...
Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about Social Security, including a proposal to eliminate taxes on benefits. While this sounds appealing, an analysis by the University of Pennsylvania warns...
As retirement approaches, many focus on saving enough, but they often overlook the impact of taxes on their retirement funds. To make the most of your savings, it’s crucial to plan for taxes and...
Do I really need $2 million? You’ve probably heard the claim that $2 million is the magic number for a comfortable retirement in the U.S. But is that true? The reality is, there’s no one-size-fits-all...
March is Women’s History Month, a perfect time to reflect on women’s evolving relationship with money. Recent surveys show encouraging trends: according to Fidelity, 68% of women have concrete...
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, signed by President Biden on January 5, 2025, repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
3 million Americans who...