Retirement & Investing

2+ hour, 24+ min ago   (1527+ words) By LUCY EVANS, SENIOR MONEY REPORTER But all those dreams of world cruises and taking the grandchildren on theatre trips to London never come true – not because you can’t afford it but because, after so many years of careful saving,…...

22+ min ago   (627+ words) Dear Liz: My parents created a living trust in 1999 and deeded their residence into the trust. Later, they sold that home, moved to another state and put their new residence into the same trust. In 2014, my father was diagnosed with…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago   (745+ words) Pensioners could face more letters from HMRC and even debt collection agencies as the taxman uses bank data to identify savings interest, MPs have warned. The warning came during a Treasury Committee hearing after MPs raised concerns that more older…...

31+ min ago   (408+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (CBS) — Stubbornly hot inflation in August could push up the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, according to a new estimate from AARP. The 2027 COLA is now projected at 3.6%, based on the August Consumer Price Index figures released…...

53+ min ago   (660+ words) Published 5:30 am Sunday, September 13, 2026 This is the third of a column series about preventing your evil stepchild from receiving an inheritance from you. I’ve been using a fictional scenario where Amanda marries Robert when his son, Nicholas, was a budding…...

2+ hour, 52+ min ago   (913+ words) I had a feeling last week's Question of the Weewk would solicit a strong response and you did not disappoint. Working from a report from Wallethub.com that basically said Florida was the second best state in the country to…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (358+ words) "But still, this milestone made me pause and think," he wrote, noting that they live on rent and do not own a car. "I still use my 8-year-old bike. Its self-start does not work, one indicator is broken, and sometimes…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago   (556+ words) On top of that, Medicare premiums may be deducted before the payment even reaches your bank account, while housing, utilities, food, transportation, and other healthcare costs can quickly claim much of what’s left. Here’s what an average Social Security check…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago   (881+ words) Bridging the gap between your vision of retirement and real financial readiness requires planning, adaptable income strategies and expert guidance. Living longer creates the opportunity for more — more experiences, more time with loved ones and more chances to pursue what…...

5+ hour, 55+ min ago   (190+ words) Key PointsYou can claim Social Security at any time once you turn 62.Waiting until age 70 results in significantly boosted benefits for life.Though...