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The cost of long-term care in America has grown — here's how you can prepare
Nursing homes aren’t popular in America. In fact, 70% of respondents to a West Health and Gallup poll in 2023 said they’d be uncomfortable ever being admitted to one and 61% reported they’d be ...
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US credit card debt just hit a new record of $1.17 trillion — how can Americans dig their way out of this hole?
It’s no surprise that Americans often rely heavily on credit cards to make ends meet. And with a recent period of rampant inflation, it’s equally unsurprising that credit card balances are on the rise ...
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You can boost your retirement income with this special type of mortgage — but is it worth the risk?
Reverse mortgages remain the pariahs of the U.S. loan world. A 2022 study published in Oxford Academic revealed there were just 33,000 reverse mortgages originated during the same year when 609,000 ...
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What’s the tax torpedo all about?
The tax torpedo hits when your combined income reaches a certain threshold. It triggers additional taxation on your Social Security benefits. For single filers with combined income above $34,000 or ...
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We're a retired couple from Dallas — can we afford to live a similar lifestyle abroad on Social Security alone?
Retirement is a time for Americans to live the life they’ve dreamed of — or at least what's affordable — and that can sometimes mean leaving the U.S. behind. Imagine trading city views and high prices ...