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What a Social Security tax hike could mean for your retirement

What a Social Security tax hike could mean for your retirement

Social Security is facing a funding deadline, and lawmakers are quietly starting to talk about tax increases and benefit changes. Here’s what might actually cha…

Don’t panic if you start investing at 40: do this instead

Don’t panic if you start investing at 40: do this instead

If you didn’t start investing in your 20s, you’re not doomed—you just need a different game plan. Here’s why starting at 40 can still work, what actually matter…

Is retiring at 65 a mistake? Rethinking the real goal of retirement

Is retiring at 65 a mistake? Rethinking the real goal of retirement

Most of us quietly plan our entire lives around retiring at 65. But when you look at how many healthy years you’re likely to have left, that default plan can qu…

What the Japanese yen drama could mean for your mortgage and pension

What the Japanese yen drama could mean for your mortgage and pension

There’s a lot of noise about the Japanese yen and US government debt – but it does filter down to everyday money decisions in the UK. Here’s how it can affect m…

The boring investing strategy that actually gets you to retirement

The boring investing strategy that actually gets you to retirement

If you’re in your 50s or 60s, you don’t need a fancy strategy to retire comfortably—you need to avoid a few big mistakes. In this guide, I walk through a simple…

Why your retirement tax bracket is probably lower than you think

Why your retirement tax bracket is probably lower than you think

Many people assume their retirement income will push them into high tax brackets, but the math usually tells a different story. Here’s how Social Security, dedu…