Energy prices have increased this autumn and are set to rise further in January as Ofgem announced it was raising the price cap by 1.2%.
As well as driving up the average energy by £21 a year, it...
Social Security is a complex system. Run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) most people assume it is just retirees who receive checks ever month to cover monthly expenses, but this could not be farther from the truth. The SSA runs...
"I will govern by a simple motto: Promises made, promises kept."
President-elect Donald Trump said those words during his victory speech on Nov. 6, 2024. He made multiple promises during the presidential campaign. One pledge was especially...
As some Americans struggle to save for retirement, key 401(k) plan changes could soon make preparing easier for certain workers, experts say.
Enacted by Congress in 2022, “Secure 2.0” ushered in sweeping changes to the U.S. retirement system, including several updates to 401(k) plans. Some of these provisions will go...
Thousands of farmers protested this week over changes to inheritance tax (IHT) announced in the Budget.
They say capping Agricultural Property Relief (APR) at £1m could end family farming in Northern Ireland and threaten food production.
But just how many farms here are likely to be affected?
What's it all about?
APR began...
Social Security is a complex system. Run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) most people assume it is just retirees who receive checks ever month to cover monthly expenses, but this could not be farther from the truth. The SSA runs five main programs, each with their own quirks and details that can be...
The Social Security Administration recently announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, and beneficiaries can expect a 2.5% raise (amounting to around $50 per month for the average retiree) heading into next year.
But that's not the only change coming for Social Security. A new year brings a slew of...
If you're saving for retirement in a workplace plan, pay attention.
Signing up for your workplace 401(k) plan is one of the best things you can do for your retirement.
The neat thing...
The days are getting longer, and movie marathons of A Christmas Story have begun. That can mean only one thing: You have just a few weeks to boost your retirement savings, lower your taxes and get the most out of your health insurance...
Social Security is by far one of the most popular government programs in the United States because it is critical for so many retirees’ financial security.
And it will be just as important for US adults who...
