Lastest Stories by Maurie Backman

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. from 24/7 Wall St. The more you earn, the more money...
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Flywheel Publishing has partnered with CardRatings for...
from 24/7 Wall St. Mehmet Oz has been tapped to oversee Medicare in the new year. Oz will likely aim to push more seniors onto Medicare Advantage plans. Oz has also been tasked with cutting costs...
A 2024 Northwestern Mutual survey found that Americans think it’ll take $1.46 million, on average, to enjoy a comfortable retirement. So if you’re sitting on $5 million, you may be eager to take...
from 24/7 Wall St. Social Security benefits can be subject to taxes. The income thresholds at which taxes apply haven’t changed in decades. President-elect Trump has proposed eliminating taxes on...
When I bought my home about 15 years ago, I remember feeling jittery about making that financial commitment. But I also felt privileged to be in a place where I could afford a down payment and...
It’s hardly a secret that government spending has the potential to get out of hand. It’s this line of thinking that perhaps led to the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, an initiative...
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. from 24/7 Wall St. Maxing out a 401(k) or IRA gives you...
The decision to sign up for Social Security is significant, because your filing age helps determine how much monthly income the program gives you. If you sign up at full retirement age, you get the...
When I was in my early 30s, I was balancing work and parenthood — and spending a giant chunk of my income on daycare so I could hold down a job and earn money. I did my best to save and had a...
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. from 24/7 Wall St. If you have a six-figure 401(k) at...
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. from 24/7 Wall St. Baby boomers are loaded with debt...
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Flywheel Publishing has partnered with CardRatings for...
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Retirees often seek out stable investments, and ones...
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Retirement represents a big shift in life, so it’s...