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5 things every millennial should know about saving for retirement
For millennials, retirement shouldn’t be an afterthought, because they have the best money-making asset: time.
4 min read Feb 22, 2023 -
How do Social Security survivors benefits work?
Find out how your partner’s retirement benefits could change if she or he outlives you.
3 min read Jul 18, 2022 -
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP): What it is and how it works
ESOPs are a defined contribution plan with benefits for both the employer and employee.
5 min read Nov 23, 2022 -
Top scams that target seniors and how to avoid them
Fraudsters prey on the elderly. Watch out for these swindles to avoid becoming victimized.
8 min read Jun 20, 2022 -
Do you need a pour-over will in your estate plan?
This specific type of will is generally created in conjunction with a trust. Here’s what to know.
2 min read Apr 20, 2022 -
Survey: More than half of American workers say they’re behind on retirement savings
A full 52 percent of American workers say their retirement savings are not where they need to be.
7 min read Nov 18, 2021 -
Social Security payments set to jump 5.9% in 2022 following biggest COLA increase in nearly 40 years
Here’s how much the average Social Security recipient will receive.
2 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
Why Georgia is Bankrate’s best state for retirement in 2021
Florida and Arizona rank high in Bankrate’s list of top places to retire, but they’re not No. 1.
2 min read Mar 03, 2022 -
Stimulus checks: Here’s how Social Security recipients and other non-filers can claim their $1,400 payment
Individuals exempt from filing a tax return could be days away from receiving their payment.
5 min read Aug 18, 2021 -
Hit hard by the alternative minimum tax (AMT)? Here are 6 ways to reduce how much you owe
While it was designed to catch wealthy tax avoiders, the AMT may unwittingly snare many others too.
4 min read Mar 03, 2022