Kristin Hitchcock - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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Turning 65 is a huge milestone that used to mean retirement. However, today, the full retirement age is closer to 67 for most individuals (though it does depend on your age). That said, the Social...
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Imagine this: you walk into a hospital for a procedure. You expect a long, traditional surgery with a lengthy recovery. But what if, instead of the scalpel, you could invest in a company with the...
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Social Security provides financial security to millions of retirees around the United States. However, this program faces ongoing challenges with funding as the birth rate drops. With fewer workers...
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Have you ever wanted to invest in the hottest tech stocks, but the share price seems out of reach? The good news is you don’t need a huge sum of money to get started. Instead, you can take...
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Investors are constantly looking for the next big thing: companies poised for exposure growth that can deliver significant returns on their investments. These “growth stocks” often operate in...
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70.6 million people receive benefits from programs run by the Social Security Administration. In fact, at least 40% of older Americans rely solely on Social Security for retirement. However, very few...
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Ah, Paris. Just the mention of it stirs up romance, beckoning travelers from across the globe. The summer Olympics have made it even busier than usual, with hotel occupancy rates soaring over 80%. ...
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Los Angeles, with its sprawling metropolis and sunny coast, is an exceptionally popular vacation spot. Tourists flock to the Hollywood sign of pictures, enjoy the salty kiss of the ocean breeze, and...
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About 66 million people receive Social Security, which comes out to about every 1 in 5 U.S. residents. That’s why a lot of people rely on Social Security as a portion of their income. Luckily,...
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The financial services industry has been around for hundreds of years. Legacy institutions, burdened by bureaucracy and outdated technology, often fail to meet the evolving needs of today’s...
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Many Americans rely on Social Security to fund their retirement. At least half of the aged population receives 50% of their family income from Social Security benefits, and around 25% of families get...
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Social Security serves as the foundation for many seniors’ retirement. It provides essential income for seniors during their golden years so that they can maintain their quality of life. Sadly,...
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Dreaming of a trip to New York City? Everyone should visit New York at least once in their lifetime, even if it’s just to say you have! The city that never sleeps is filled with iconic sights and...
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Social Security is the backbone of many people’s retirement planning. However, figuring out when to retire is often easier said than done. You can retire anytime after 62, and delaying longer...
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There are tons of factors that determine the size of your monthly Social Security check upon retirement. However, one of the major factors is the age at which you decide to claim. You can retire...
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