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Recent data from experts at Cox Automotive shows that Americans are still struggling with car payments. The number of defaults industrywide is up in the first half of 2024.

Americans are falling behind on their car payments

A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergencies as they continue to battle high inflation.

New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies

Westport, CT

A waterfront mansion that once belonged to a famous couple is up for grabs in Westport, Connecticut. Its eight-figure price tag could break a record.

TV host Phil Donahue and actress Marlo Thomas' former $27M Connecticut home could set sale record

Social Security benefits got a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2024, but two-thirds of retirees say their expenses have increased more quickly, meaning benefits lost buying power. The Senior Citizens League thinks benefits will get a smaller COLA of 2.6% in 2025, which is particularly bad news for retired workers...

Social Security Benefits Get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2025, But the Latest Forecast Is Bad News for Retirees

Business Insider

Retirees explain what it's like to live on Social Security checks and no savings.

Baby boomers living on $1,000 a month in Social Security share their retirement experience: 'I never imagined being in this position.'

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Massachusetts State

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When you envision retirement with a partner, what does it look like?. Probably retiring at the same time, as you both wave goodbye to the workforce and look forward to new adventures.

Four reasons why couples should consider staggered retirements

SmartAsset

Age 65 is a major transition for many individuals as they shift to thinking about retirement and begin to contemplate benefits like Social Security and Medicare. Retirement planning means you’ll have to consider taxes, healthcare, your retirement budget and more. With $1.5 million in an IRA and two Social Security payments to rely on, a […] The post We’re 65 With $1.5 Million in an IRA and $4,200 Per Month in Social Security. What’s Our Retirement Budget? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

We're 65 With $1.5 Million in an IRA and $4,200 Per Month in Social Security. What's Our Retirement Budget?

Inflation has taken a major toll on two of the most-important parts of the federal budget -- Social Security and Medicare. There are two big risks threatening those programs.

These two risks to Social Security and Medicare loom large

The Motley Fool

Building a large sum of money is just the beginning. Read on to find out how to make your money grow.

How Much Will $10,000 in Savings Be Worth in 10 Years?

FinanceBuzz

The IRS made it harder to spread out your child's inheritance, but consider delving into the game-changing reasons behind a no-inheritance approach.

Retirees Planning to Leave IRAs to Their Heirs Need to Know About This New IRS Rule

Being 60 with no money saved for retirement is far from perfect. But your senior years aren't doomed, either. Read on to see why.

I'm 60 With No Retirement Savings. What Are My Options?

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Emily Standley Allard

For centuries, the notion of psychic abilities has fascinated and perplexed humanity. From clairvoyance to premonitions, whispers of extraordinary perception linger within many cultures. Interestingly, astrology suggests that certain zodiac signs may be more predisposed to intuitive gifts and psychic tendencies. Let's explore which signs resonate with these otherworldly skills.

Psychic Abilities and the Zodiac: Which Signs Have the Sixth Sense?

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Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

The vast majority of people don't reach that goal. Read on to find out how to boost your retirement savings.

How Many People Really Save $1 Million for Retirement?

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new nominee of the Democratic Party.

Where does Kamala Harris stand on key economic issues?

A recent survey published by Resume Builder found that job dissatisfaction has pushed three in 10 workers to plan on quitting their job by the end of 2024.

Great Resignation 2.0 could be on the horizon, with 3 in 10 workers planning to quit in 2024, survey shows

Proper planning can put you on a path to the coveted $1 million Roth IRA mark.

Want to Be a Roth IRA Millionaire? 3 Tips All Retirees Should Know

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Inflation is why many Americans plan to delay retirement: survey

More Americans nearing retirement or who have already retired are considering reentering the workforce, a recent survey...

Inflation is why many Americans plan to delay retirement: survey

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