Millions of Americans who receive Social Security retirement checks are scheduled to get their latest monthly payment next week.
On Wednesday, June 18, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration (SSA) is to send out the next round of payments on this month’s schedule.
As of May 2025, more than 54 million Americans aged 65 and older were receiving Social Security. And for retirees without much savings, those monthly benefits can be a true financial lifeline.
But what if you’re a retiree with plenty of savings — more than enough money to support the lifestyle you want without Social Security?
Stock futures are lower Thursday as investors await more signs of progress on trade negotiations and respond to fresh economic data.
Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 0.4% recently, as shares of Dow component Boeing (BA) tumbled following news of a deadly passenger plane crash in India.
Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading:
Oracle (ORCL) stock rose 8% in premarket trading on Thursday after the tech company raised its annual forecast, driven by demand for its AI related cloud services.
In the Dow Jones 30, it looks like we are going to continue to see a lot of problems. The 43,000 level has offered a massive resistance barrier. And I do think that we will probably pull back a bit, but I also think this is more likely than not going to be a good sign.
It’s helpful to know the average retirement savings of your peers because, let’s face it, your friends won’t volunteer their numbers. As you near the end of your career, you’ll want to be in at least as strong a financial situation as others your age so you can afford to vacation together or even move to the same retirement community.
A top-ranked UFC lightweight contender has hit out at Justin Gaethje after ‘The Highlight’ was confirmed to be considering retirement.
Somewhat controversially, it was revealed that Gaethje was considering retirement if he didn’t get a title shot in his next fight. He currently rides a one-fight winning streak, and believes saving back-to-back UFC events is merit enough to secure a third title shot.
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Tesla stock extended its rally for a fourth straight session Wednesday, climbing another 0.1% and gaining more than 10% for the week, as tensions between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump appeared to ease.
The cooldown in their public feud coincided with renewed optimism for Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions.
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