Tag: Personal debt
Democrats propose $200 VA, Social Security benefits boost
A Social Security Administration office in Washington, D.C., March 26, 2025.Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty ImagesTo help...
Social Security payroll tax cap rises to $184,500 in 2026
Next year, millions of workers will be subject to a new maximum earnings threshold for Social Security payroll...
Government shutdown puts some nonprofits in jeopardy
The Disability Awareness Council in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, assists individuals with disabilities in the community, offering aid...
Social Security 2.8% COLA 2026 benefit increase explained
Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty ImagesThe Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social Security...
Congress passes bill to fix IRS ‘math error’ notices
Fcafotodigital | E+ | Getty ImagesThe Senate this week unanimously passed a bill to fix IRS notices for...
Some retirees ‘wish it would be more’
People shop in Bayonne, New Jersey on April 8, 2025.Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty ImagesSocial Security and...
Why credit card APRs aren’t coming down, even after a Fed rate cut
Americans may feel somewhat removed from the Federal Reserve, but the central bank's moves have a ripple effect...
More student loan borrowers risk default as late payments rise
For months, experts have warned that student loan borrowers who are behind on their payments may trigger a...
Morgan Housel: Wealth requires long-term effort
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesWhen it comes to how we approach money, "no one is crazy,"...
What to know about upcoming benefit increase
Erik Isakson | Tetra Images | Getty ImagesThe Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is expected to be...
Consumer outlook sours as inflation expectations rise
Americans are increasingly concerned about their financial situation amid expectations that inflation could pick up, according to a...
How to find the right advisor for you
Seizavisuals | E+ | Getty ImagesAlmost half of Americans — 47% — don't have a written financial plan,...