Social Security benefits are the financial anchor that keeps many Americans afloat once they leave the workforce. And they are right now too. After all, nine in 10 people 65 and older were getting ...

It’s not so uncommon for Americans to live paycheck to paycheck — meaning, to not have savings to fall back on between pay periods. But a new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of EarnIn ...

Pete McCollum wanted to surprise his daughter with a top-of-the-line iPad Pro for Christmas. But when she unwrapped the $959 gift, she was shocked. “On December 23rd, I gave my daughter the gift, I ...

What the first crew missed When Flores later reviewed security footage from his garage, he was disturbed to see workers without proper protective gear — a clear breach of safety protocol. The vacuum ...

1. Have a budget It’s important to establish a budget in retirement, especially early on, when you’re adjusting to a new (and potentially lower) income. Start with your essential expenses, like ...

This is the average 401 (k) balance for every age group According to Fidelity's data from the second quarter of 2024, here is the average 401 (k) balance for people of different ages: Gen Z: $12,000 ...

Health insurance is a significant expense that Americans have to grapple with throughout their lives. However, data from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that as of 2023, 25.3 million Americans aged ...

You've worked fewer than 35 years Social Security benefits are calculated using what’s known as your average indexed monthly earnings (AIME), which is the average of a worker’s 35 highest-earning ...

An emergency fund in a high-yield savings account You never know when you might face a surprise expense or a period of financial hardship. That’s why it’s important to have an emergency fund — money ...

Americans now believe they’ll need more money to retire comfortably than they did even a few years ago. The “magic number” for retirement savings has grown by more than 50% since 2020 to roughly $1.5 ...