Ray Dalio on America's 'debt death spiral'Ray Dalio on America's 'debt death spiral'
When a borrower carries an overwhelming amount of debt, lenders begin to worry about repayment, increasing the risk of ...
Should Americans be concerned?
On Jan. 31, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent granted Musk and his DOGE team access to the Treasury Department’s payment ...
Here are 5 big things that disappear after you retire in America — are you prepared to lose them all?
The most immediate and undeniable change in retirement is the disappearance of a steady paycheck. For decades, your income ...
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What is the average stock market return?
Nominal returns refer to an investment's annual percentage gain or loss without accounting for inflation. In contrast, real returns adjust for inflation and are typically lower than nominal returns.
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I’m 62, retired, and I want to avoid people more and more — is this normal? Yes, but here are 5 emotional and financial costs you need to know
It's an unfortunate thing that many older Americans end up experiencing feelings of loneliness. The National Poll on Healthy Aging found that in 2023, 34% of adults aged 50 to 80 reported feeling ...
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3 real estate red flags to watch out for
For some Coloradans, the American dream of home ownership has turned into a nightmare thanks to what they call predatory real estate practices. For Laura Walsh, it started with a text message, reports ...
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Average return on REITs: Maximize your money through investment
What is the average return on REITs? Learn more about different types of REITs, including which types are expected to perform best in 2025. ... Read more At Moneywise, we provide clear, unbiased ...
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Here's how retiring early in America can hurt your Social Security checks — are you willing to take the hit?
Early retirement sounds appealing — who wouldn’t want to stop working earlier and enjoy the benefits or more control over your own schedule? The downside is that you may not have the financial ...
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Reddit user kicked out her sister’s boyfriend
When it comes to splitting living expenses, things can get complicated — especially when one person isn’t pulling their weight. That was the challenge one Reddit user says she faced when her sister’s ...
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Stop overpaying for these 3 things ASAP
The price of almost everything – from a carton of eggs to a pound of steak – remains stubbornly high. According to a report by Edelman Financial Engines, 58% of Americans say they need a minimum ...
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This was the average Social Security benefit in 2010 — and here’s what it is now. Have those checks lost (or gained) buying power?
The SSA’s annual adjustment to benefit payments is known as the Cost-of-Living Adjustment, or COLA. It was designed to safeguard the purchasing power of Social Security Income (SSI) benefits from ...