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Published: July 2, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
A newlywed recently called The Ramsey Show with a family money problem that started after the wedding was already over. […]
The first required minimum distribution generally starts for the year a retiree turns 73, and for many households, that is […]
Congressional stock trading remains one of the most closely watched money controversies in Washington. For years, lawmakers have faced pressure […]
Published: June 30, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
A letter from the Social Security Administration can be stressful enough. But for some retirees, the notice inside is far […]
As a retiree, or someone getting close to retirement, one of the most important financial decisions you will make is […]
For many baby boomers, Social Security is not just extra retirement income. It is the money that helps cover housing, […]
Updated: June 30, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
A 72-year-old widow in Ohio opened her 2026 Medicare notice expecting the usual annual increase. Instead, she saw something much […]
Published: June 27, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
A 29-year-old caller from New Mexico reached out to The Ramsey Show with his wife because they were considering a […]
Published: June 26, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Millions of baby boomers are already leaning heavily on Social Security to get through retirement, and it is not hard […]
The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report includes a warning that should get every retiree’s attention: the program’s long-term funding gap […]
Published: June 24, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Donald Trump campaigned on a promise that Social Security benefits would not be cut. He also pushed a popular idea […]
We hear this question almost every week: someone has one pension and has been told The Villages is the affordable […]
Published: June 19, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
At 58 with $750,000 saved, you sit closer to retirement than most Americans ever reach. Yet “close” and “ready” remain […]
Published: June 18, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
When you have spent your entire working life saving, investing, and aiming for a specific retirement number, actually walking away […]
Published: June 17, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Millions of Americans are reaching retirement age with a major question in front of them: where should they spend the […]
George Soros is one of the most famous investors of the modern era, and even at 95, his name still […]
Published: June 16, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
A retired postal worker with a solid Civil Service Retirement System pension and about $720,000 saved might assume he has […]
Taking your grandkids or the family out to eat used to feel like a small, affordable treat. It meant skipping […]
Published: June 15, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Social Security benefits are built on decades of work and payroll tax contributions, which is why taxes on those checks […]
Few retirement decisions matter more than when you claim Social Security. The age you file does not just affect your […]
Published: June 11, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
With prices rising and many people feeling stretched financially, saving money has become more important than ever. A lot of […]
A trillion dollars is one of those numbers that gets thrown around in markets, government spending debates, and tech valuations […]
Published: June 8, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Few money conversations are more uncomfortable than talking about inheritance. Many parents avoid the subject because it forces the family […]
For retirees and income investors, the last few years have changed the way dividend stocks are judged. When Treasury yields […]
Debt has become a normal part of American life, but Dave Ramsey has spent much of his career arguing that […]
Many retirees hit their mid-60s with more than $2 million saved and feel like they have done everything right. On […]
A large inheritance can change someone’s financial life overnight, but it can also bring old family tensions to the surface. […]
Jamie Dimon has spent decades watching the economy move through booms, recessions, inflation shocks, banking stress, market sell-offs, and recoveries. […]
Retirement income mistakes rarely feel like mistakes in the moment. They usually start as small, reasonable decisions: taking Social Security […]
Published: June 1, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
For many retirees, the idea of living near the beach is hard to beat. Coastal towns can offer warm weather, […]
Published: May 31, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Retirement often brings a major question: where should you live next? For many Americans, the answer is no longer as […]
Earning $400,000 a year puts you in a financial position most Americans never reach. But a high income does not […]
Published: May 30, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Population growth is often seen as a sign of economic strength, but not every city is moving in that direction. […]
Published: May 28, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Walk through almost any major supermarket, and it can feel like shoppers have endless choices. There are dozens of cereal […]
Published: May 27, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Many Americans dream of relocating after retirement, but choosing the right place takes more than picking a sunny destination or […]
Published: May 26, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
The 2020s are bringing a major wave of new retirees as more baby boomers reach retirement age. That means millions […]
Published: May 23, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
At 95, Warren Buffett is no longer running Berkshire Hathaway day to day, but he remains one of the most […]
Published: May 22, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
More Americans are looking beyond the United States for retirement, and the reason is not hard to understand. Housing, health […]
A Pennsylvania caller named Bill recently asked consumer advocate Clark Howard a question that many diners have probably wondered but […]
Published: May 14, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Bad leadership decisions can do more than create a rough quarter. In some cases, one mistake can erase billions of […]
Updated: May 19, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Retirement should feel like a reward after decades of work, but where you live can make a huge difference. Taxes, […]
Downsizing in retirement can be both a financial reset and a lifestyle upgrade. The U.S. is in the middle of […]
Poverty remains one of the most important measures of America’s economic health. The official U.S. poverty rate was 10.6% in […]
White-collar crime is often built on trust. Investors, employees, customers, and shareholders all rely on executives, fund managers, advisers, and […]
Social Security remains one of the most important sources of retirement income in the United States. Created under President Franklin […]
Social Security can be one of the most important income sources in retirement, but the rules are not always easy […]
Executive compensation can be difficult to understand because so much of it comes through stock awards, bonuses, incentive plans, and […]
Updated: May 12, 2026 by Andrew Clemente
Across the country, many small communities continue to face limited job opportunities, low household incomes, and long-term barriers to economic […]
Dave Ramsey has built a huge following by giving clear, confident retirement advice, including when Americans should claim Social Security. […]
Retirement investing is not just about building the biggest possible nest egg. It is about turning that money into income […]
