Kristin Hitchcock - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
Lastest Stories by Kristin Hitchcock
Meet Jake (not his real name but face_cowboy88 on Reddit ), a 29-year-old professional who makes $105k a year but has completely ignored his 401(k). Well, almost completely. He only has a balance of...
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Key Takeaways: Choosing the right car battery is vital for reliable vehicle performance, especially in demanding conditions. There are tons of quality battery companies out there, but the brand...
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Key Takeaways: Harris’s focus appears to be on raising Social Security benefits for lower-income individuals. Trump’s focus is to sustain Social Security in the future without changing the...
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Key Takeaways: Some states with income tax consider Social Security benefits income, opening them up to being taxed. States without income tax do not tax Social Security benefits, of course. There...
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Key Takeaways: Social Security is expected to increase in 2025, but it likely won’t be as much as we’ve seen for the last few years. This increase in benefits is due to rising inflation, but it...
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The age you decide to begin drawing Social Security has a huge impact on your monthly income in retirement. The earliest you can draw Social Security is 62, but you can continue waiting until 70 for...
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Key Takeaways: The sooner you begin saving and the more you contribute, the more your money will grow. Choose a diversified mix of assets, opting for low-cost investment options. Maintain a separate...
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Just about everyone uses a razor, but not all razors are made equal. In this article, we’ll look at several of the best razor brands. You should avoid all other razor brands but these! They’re...
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: Hummus is a booming market thanks to its steady growth and popularity. Taste varies from brand to brand. Some are more “Americanized” than others. Want to know the best Hummus...
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Lyudmila Pavlichenko originally wanted to be a teacher. However, when Nazi Germany invaded Russia, she was one of the first to volunteer for the military. Let’s learn about her amazing life… Why...
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The SHOT show in Las Vegas is the world’s premier event for shooting, hunting, and outdoor industries. It’s a huge deal, drawing tens of thousands of attendees from all over the world. We’ll...
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Key Takeaways: COLA will increase Social Security benefit payments, requiring higher funding each year. Currently, the Full Retirement Age is also slowly rising. Social Security’s funding is in...
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Key Takeaways: Sadly, many people in their 50s are not prepared to retire on time (or even have a plan to retire). Retiring responsibly means developing a sustainable plan, which includes your...
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Key Takeaways: Many golfers on this list aren’t strongly disliked; they just aren’t well-known. Millennials did not differ widely from other generations in what golfers they rated as popular. ...
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Key Takeaways: States with lots of gun shows naturally have a strong gun culture. Many of the states we explore below also have a strong outdoor culture, with lots of hunting opportunities, which...
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