Yikes! The Federal Reserve's May Inflation Forecast Is In, and It Has Big Implications for Social Security's 2027 COLA.
History-making moments were aplenty for America’s leading retirement program, Social Security, in 2025. The average monthly retired-worker benefit surpassed $2,000 for the first time, while Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) tipped the scales at 2.8% — the first time in nearly three decades that Social Security payouts have increased by at least 2.5% for five consecutive years.
What you need to know about Nvidia competitor Cerebras after wild IPO
Cerebras Systems‘ monster debut on Thursday didn’t just place it among tech’s biggest-ever IPOs — it was a crystal clear signal of unstoppable demand for chips to power AI, as tech giants scramble to find alternatives to the costly,
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Read MoreSocial Security Tax Rule Frozen Since 1984 Now Catches 85% of Middle-Class Retirees’ Benefits
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The provisional income test under Internal Revenue Code Section 86, written in 1984 with thresholds of $25,000 and $34,000 for single filers that have never adjusted for inflation, causes up to 85% of Social Security benefits to become taxable when other income is added.
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RMDs from traditional IRAs at age 73 count fully toward provisional income and often push retirees over the taxation threshold,
3 Social Security Mistakes Married Couples Are Still Making in 2026
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Married couples must coordinate Social Security benefit claims together because one spouse’s decision affects the other’s options—including spousal benefits availability and survivor benefit amounts.
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Couples should understand all implications before claiming to maximize lifetime household income.
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When a spouse dies,
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Read More3 Dividend ETFs to Lock In Before Summer Volatility Picks Up
The summer season on Wall Street has a reputation for being a quieter, lower-volatility period. People are on vacation. They’re enjoying the nice weather. That kind of environment tends to mitigate the risk of conditions falling apart. Right?
In reality, stocks are vulnerable at any time of the year. For example:
- 2025’s Liberation Day tariff implementation in April kept volatility at least modestly elevated well into June.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Why Coinbase Could Soar
Among the best business models in the world is the money management one. While fees have come down substantially in recent decades, you can certainly still find examples of financial advisors charging north of 1% on assets under management while another 1% is charged through commissions, 10b-1 fees, and mutual fund costs.
Sum those up and 2% of invested capital is lost each year to these hefty fees.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Are Only 2 Stocks of Stan’s On Sale?
Stanley Druckenmiller has an exemplary history and track record trading so we wanted to investigate whether any opportunities leap out in his current portfolio.
Which positions, if any, are underwater? And are there any diamonds in the rough now that are on sale?
In Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office there are 75 stock positions as of September 30,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Want $500 In Quarterly Dividends: 3 Ultra High Yield Stocks
In an inflationary environment where purchasing power is eroded with each passing day, dividend-paying stocks look ever more attractive. And while some income-oriented investors flock to well-known names for good reason, other stocks often fall under the radar yet offer ultra high yield dividends.
We set out to identify stocks with high returns on invested capital that had significant upside potential and offered high yields too.
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