Social Security's Payment Timetable For November 2024
For November 2024, here are key dates for Social Security beneficiaries and SSI recipients to know, including an "extra" SSI payment at the end of the month.
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You Might Want To Consider Retiring In This Overlooked Midwest City
This city offers a cost of living that's 9% lower than the national average, and per Redfin, median home values 71% lower than the U.S. average.
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Rick Steves Warns Travelers To Avoid These ATMs When Traveling In Europe
Rick Steves has been traveling around Europe for over 50 years, and he knows how to travel on a budget. Per Steves, using the wrong ATM could cut into yours.
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How Repaying Student Loans Can Actually Help You With Your Retirement Goals
People paying back their student loans now have another option -- a two-for-one benefit -- that will reduce their debt, while saving for the future.
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The Upside Of Receiving A Spousal Benefit Versus Your Own Social Security
The Social Security Administration determines which benefit is the greater amount. In some cases, though, you may want to delay one of your benefits.
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Is It Worth It: This Utah City Is One Of The Most Expensive Places To Visit
This Utah city reported a 3% increase in visitors for the 2023-24 winter season, but forecast a slower summer. One factor might be the high cost.
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National Social Security Advisors: Can You Trust Them With Your Finances?
NSSA is a designation for financial planners who pass certification. The certification program is not endorsed by the Social Security Administration.
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The Alarming Reasons Young Adults Aren't Doing As Well As Their Parents Financially
We spoke with certified money coach Alaina Fingal about the financial challenges young people face today, from higher education to pricey commutes.
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Actions You Need To Take If You Retire Early To Bridge The Income Gap
According to MassMutual, the average retirement age in the U.S. is 62. That's considered early, as the full retirement age is currently 66 or 67.
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9 AI-Powered Financial Scams To Look Out For In 2024
AI-powered financial scams are an increasing threat as the technology progresses, and therefore, consumers should remain on the lookout.
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Is It Smart To Have Multiple Savings Accounts?
As you focus on building your savings account, have you ever considered maintaining more than one? There's actually no limit to how many you can open.
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The Potential Risk Family Members May Bring To Your Finances In Your 40s
Your highest-earning years are typically between your late 40s and late 50s, which is around the age you may have new (family-related) expenses, too.
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CFP Says To Avoid These Retirement-Planning Mistakes In Your 50s
For those in their 50s, when looking ahead at retirement, Joe F. Schmitz Jr. said that planning is key to "ensure retirement happens on our schedule."
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We Finally Know How Much It Really Costs To Live The 'American Dream' For A Lifetime
Living the "American Dream" is a desire sought by people the world over, but it's always been a vague milestone based more on rationale than data.
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5 Factors That Reduce Your Monthly Social Security Payment
While there are steps you can take to boost your Social Security payment(s), there are also reasons why the amount could be reduced. We go over five.
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Thinking Of Grad School In Your 30s? Your Finances Could Seriously Suffer
Per the Education Data Initiative, student debt in 2024 averages out to just over $38K. For grad students (in 2020-21), their debt is nearly 2.5 times as much.
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How Much Should You Really Save For Retirement Each Year? It Depends
The answer isn't one-size-fits-all. The key factors? When you start your retirement savings journey and what your retirement lifestyle will be.
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The Amount Of Money Americans Lose To Uneaten Food Each Year Is Staggering
The amount of food Americans throw away each year has both financial and environmental consequences. Efforts are being made to change this mindset.
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Pausing Your Social Security Benefits Has This Unexpected Effect On Your Finances
Pausing Social Security benefits is a little-known rule you can utilize both before reaching full retirement age and after. Though the timing has to be right.
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This Stat About Gambling Vs. Stocks Has Us Concerned For America's Future
Today, 38 states and the District of Columbia allow some form of sports betting. The impact of this is covered in the paper "Gambling Away Stability."
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If You Have This Much Money At 50, You're Set Up For Retirement Success
While there isn't an exact number to aim for by age 50, there are guideposts you can follow to get to a savings goal that's right for you and your income.
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'Keep Your Account To Yourself': Kevin O'Leary's Stern Warning For Couples
This said, Kevin O'Leary's financial advice to couples needs some context, which we provide here. He didn't just offer this warning out of the blue.
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What Happens To Your Social Security Benefits After Getting Divorced?
How Social Security works for people who divorce may surprise you. While your relationship has ended, spousal benefits are another story. Here are the rules.
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5 Ways You're Destroying Your Budget (And Not Even Know It)
Even when being careful, your monthly budget might still come up short. We turned to expert Matt Schulz to help us better understand why that may be so.
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Social Security Scams: How To Spot Them And Avoid Them
Sixty-eight million Americans will receive monthly Social Security in 2024. For 13.5% of people age 65 and older, it accounts for 90% of their income.
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Pro Tip: Save Money By Never Ordering A Big Mac This Way From McDonald's
A former McDonald's chef shared on TikTok how you can save around 38% off the regular cost of a Big Mac. And the trick doesn't involve the app.
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Waiting For Student Loan Forgiveness Stimulus Checks? Don't Hold Your Breath
As of the second quarter of 2024, student loan debt in the U.S. stood at $1.753 trillion, with federal student loans accounting for 91.2% of that total.
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