A Serving of COLA with Your Social Security

In October, Social Security will announce whether there will be any cost of living increases for beneficiaries in 2024. This article will look at how such adjustments are calculated.
Dollars & Degrees: The Cost of a College Degree

A college graduate earns more money than a high school graduate over time. But with the rising costs of a four-year degree, it’s important to review the tradeoffs of college with your high school senior.
Identity Theft: Even Personal Finance Professionals Can Get Fooled

In early 2024, a personal finance writer put $50,000 in a shoe box and gave it to a stranger. This may sound like the plot of a thriller, but it shows that even the savviest people can be victims.
Key Findings from the EBRI Annual Retirement Survey

For more than 30 years, the Employee Benefit Research Institute has published an annual retirement survey. This article will look at the key finding, including how retirees are coping with inflation.