Social Security

I’m 68, divorced with two children. I’ve $750,000 and rent my home. Do I need a trust?

“I am on Social Security.” (Photo subject is a model.) – MarketWatch/iStockphoto Dear Quentin, I am 68 years old, do…

I’m 62 Years Old And Have $1.2 Million Saved. Is This Enough to Retire Stress-Free?

I’m 62 Years Old And Have $1.2 Million Saved. Is This Enough to Retire Stress-Free? Retirement is a huge milestoneand…

Here’s why the minimum wage and some tax breaks don’t budge despite inflation

Many Americans are likely familiar with financial thresholds that are adjusted for inflation each year. They include contribution limits to…

Voters blame businesses more than Biden for sticky inflation

President Joe Biden is starting to win the inflation blame game against corporations. A recent Financial Times-Michigan Ross online poll…

Biden campaign takes aim at Trump stance on Social Security, Medicare in new advertisement

The reelection campaign of President Joe Biden on Monday released a new digital advertisement targeting Donald Trump over comments the…

‘Not on my watch’ — Biden blasts Trump over suggested cuts to Social Security, Medicare

President Joe Biden on Monday quickly slapped down Donald Trump’s suggestion in a CNBC interview that “there is a lot”…

Are U.S. seniors among the developed world’s poorest? It depends on your point of view

The U.S. retirement system is a sprawling complex, a so-called “three-legged stool” of Social Security payments, workplace savings plans and…

Chris Christie doubles down on Trump attacks and Social Security cuts

Former New Jersey Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie launched his latest blitz against Donald Trump on “Fox News…

Chris Christie floats Social Security cuts, slams Trump over ‘crazy stuff’ in documents case

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday that U.S. leaders “need to deal with Social Security” and vowed not…