What does it take to retire with a comfy $10,000/month in America? It's probably less than you think
Let’s not forget when you retire will have an impact on what it’ll take for you to comfortably take out $10,000 a month ...
Is a fully paid-off home in retirement really worth it? Not for all US retirees — here’s why
Carrying a mortgage into retirement means seniors need more money as their housing expenses are higher when they must send a payment to a lender. This may make it seem like all seniors should focus on ...
Higher-earning spouses should wait to claim — but lower-earning spouses may not want to
Waiting makes sense if you are the higher-earning spouse — but if you're claiming spousal benefits, waiting may not be the right approach.
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Why one homeowner could lose his home despite never missing a mortgage payment
Now the mortgage lender is threatening foreclosure unless the $44,000 balance is paid in full on the spot, something Ortega can’t do. He only learned the truth when he was served with the foreclosure ...
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This Queens woman got swindled out of $700K in life savings in shocking gold bar scam — here’s how it works and the 3 red flags to watch out for
A new gold bar scam is fleecing unsuspecting victims across the U.S. out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. It starts with a phone call, where an official-sounding person convinces you they’re with ...
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Jamie Dimon vows to support Elon Musk
It’s not every day that high-profile figures put their differences aside — but that’s exactly what just happened. During a recent appearance on CNBC, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon was asked about Tesla CEO ...
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I’m 52, my portfolio just hit $2,000,000, and I want to spend $150,000/year comfortably — can I make the math work and retire now?
The good news is that a $2 million nest egg is not too shabby and can sustain you for the rest of your life as long as you don’t spend it irresponsibly. According to Vanguard's 2024 How America Saves ...
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Here’s the average Social Security check for more than 68 million Americans in 2025 — how do you compare?
More than 68 million Americans receive a Social Security benefit. Of those beneficiaries, 53,503,000 are aged 65 or older and 51,687,000 are retired workers. For those who haven’t retired yet, more ...
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'The wealthiest middle class'
The top 1% of earners in America hold more wealth than the entire middle class combined. Grant Cardone believes it’s time to change that. In December, Cardone posted, “America should have the ...