For 2023, Social Security Retirement and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits increased due to inflation. The increase was 8.7%, resulting in an average monthly benefit increase of $146 per month [...]
If you love to travel, summer is a great time to do so and have new experiences near home or far away. As you plan, remember to budget for travel [...]
National Financial Freedom Day is observed each year on July 1ST. This holiday raises awareness about financial freedom and how it may improve your financial stability. Financial freedom is controlling one’s [...]
Insurance Awareness Day, recognized on June 28th, is a great time to review your insurance coverage and assess your risk. Insurance is a means of protecting your assets against premature [...]
The financial decisions you make between now and the end of the year can significantly impact how much taxes you will have to pay once tax day arrives. There are [...]
Helping your kids save for retirement starts with financial education and discussing the importance of saving for their future. But, besides financial education, there are strategies that you can implement [...]
Credit cards may make it easy to cover a variety of expenses. Credit card use often helps increase one’s credit score if the balances are paid in full each month [...]
Rising gas prices can impact consumers and the economy in many ways. For example, rising gas prices affect consumers at many places they purchase goods. If the places rely on [...]
Now is a great time to review your life insurance policies and determine if you have enough coverage. Learn more about how life insurance is essential to financial planning. When [...]
Government employees, such as teachers, firefighters, police, and others, often consider working after their eligible retirement age. Especially when presented with a deferred retirement option plan (DROPs) offer. […]
