The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know when you’re planning the unplannable.
Category: Personal Finances
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What to Know About Trump Accounts for Children and Eligibility After Dell Donation
Next year, Michael and Susan Dell plan to move $250 into the new Trump accounts of millions of children under 10. You’ll need to live in the right ZIP code.
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Shoppers, Drawn by Steep Discounts, Power Through Black Friday
Data on spending this week shows that consumers are shopping big for the holidays despite inflation and economic worries.
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Meet the Millionaire Enrollment Chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago
The enrollment chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago attracted many early applicants. Now both of them earn a lot of money.
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A Fascinating Tale, Unearthed at a Sidewalk Sale
After a crowded stoop sale on a Brooklyn block caught one reporter’s eye, he traced the items to Georgia — and an elusive figure known as Miss Paula.
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Black Friday Deals Can Put People in Debt. Here’s How to Manage It.
The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and shop — during the holidays.
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Gen X-ers Have Money to Spend. Why Are Retailers Ignoring Them?
Three in four Americans ages 45 to 60 say they expect to overspend for the holidays. They’re “sort of like the glue within the consumer spectrum.”
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How Parents Talk to Kids About Money, Privilege and Inequality
Some parents turn to books or family movie nights to facilitate discussions. But they admit they don’t have all the answers.
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Retiring Before (or After) Your Partner? How to Navigate Money Issues
Too many couples have “undiscussed assumptions” about how they’ll live and spend once they leave the work force, experts say.
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Buying a House Is Expensive. But There Are Some Ways to Rein In Costs.
The Trump administration has proposed 50-year and “portable” mortgages to make home buying more affordable. But housing experts offer other suggestions.