Could the 2027 Social Security COLA Keep Ahead of Inflation?
The tricky part of Social Security COLAs is that they look backward, since they’re tied to earlier inflation data.
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Top Cold and Flu Remedies Available at CVS Pharmacy
CVS carries a broad selection of cold and flu products aimed at easing common symptoms such as sore throat, cough, runny nose, fever, and chest congestion.
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From Atari to ZZ Top: An Alphabet Guide to the ’80s
I like to think of myself as an expert on the 1980s, and there’s a simple reason for that: I loved the decade. I wore parachute pants, carried a Trapper Keeper, and drained the…
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Why Medicare Surcharges in 2027 May Be Tougher to Forecast
Each fall, older Americans wait for two key announcements: first, the size of the next Social Security increase, and later, how much of that gain Medicare premiums will absorb.
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AARP Warns a Balanced-Budget Proposal Could Threaten Social Security Benefits
Calls to rein in federal spending may sound appealing to retirees who want a stronger economy supporting their retirement security. Still, AARP says one proposed solution could…
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A 529 plan is covering my niece’s college rent. What other expenses can be paid tax-free?
Jillian Berman is an assistant managing editor for news and enterprise at MarketWatch, where she covers student loans and consumer debt. Her book on the student-debt crisis, “Sunk…
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New Proposal Would Let Some Workers Collect Full Social Security Benefits at 60
Some Americans in physically demanding jobs could become eligible for full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60 under a new bill introduced in Congress.
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Using I Bonds to Build Reliable, Inflation-Resistant Retirement Income
The latest I-bond rate may be 5.5% or 5.4%, but your approach should stay the same Your retirement savings need to keep pace with inflation, and Series I bonds are built to do…
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Proposed bill would let some Social Security workers retire at 60
A proposal could reduce the retirement age for some Social Security recipients to 60.
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Why a Higher Social Security Retirement Age Would Reduce Benefits Unequally
One extra year may not seem significant when retirement is still far away. But if it delays when you can collect your full Social Security benefit, that change can affect you for…
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Surprising Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Famous Movies
Do you enjoy classic films? Some of the most well-known movies have hidden backstories that many viewers never hear about. According to The American Facts , several fan favorites…
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