Budget Battles
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She’ll Force Vote to Oust Johnson
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Democrats Say They’re Ready to Rescue Mike Johnson
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‘A Good Day for America’: Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill
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Senate Advances $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package
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GOP Infighting Continues as Senate Heads for Aid Vote
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News Alert: House Approves $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
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Dems Help Save Johnson's Aid Package for Israel, Ukraine
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How Employers Are Responding to the Demands of an Aging Society
By Michael Hodin, The Fiscal TimesIt’s official: In America, land of opportunity and home of enterprise and innovation, employers large and small understand that we Americans want to work well into what used to be our “retirement...
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How Much Money Do You Need to Be Wealthy? Here’s What Most People Say
Americans’ collective net worth has risen in recent years, thanks to a healthy stock market and steadily increasing home values, but most people think they need a lot more money to feel financially...
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The Simple Reason Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement
Most Americans know that they’re not saving enough for retirement, according to a new survey by Lincoln Financial Group, but they have a simple explanation for falling short.
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The Biggest Regret for People Approaching Retirement
Retirement may feel too far away to worry about yet, but putting off saving for retirement could make your golden years a lot more stressful.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your Dream Retirement Home
By Janna HerronWhile a big move is always a challenge, making such a serious change in retirement comes with unique challenges and pitfalls. Before putting your home on the market as you start your retirement life...
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How Infrastructure Can Pay Off for an Aging Society
By Michael Hodin, The Fiscal TimesMany analysts are calling for updates for our 20th century highways, bridges and tunnels, which are necessary to be sure. But we also need to consider a 21st century approach to infrastructure that...
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Relocating for Retirement? 5 Factors to Consider
By Janna HerronMany retirees dream of starting over in a new city or state after they stop working. Maybe they want to move somewhere warmer, or to a place that has more restaurants and cultural events. Either way...
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Is Our Low Home Ownership Rate a Risk to Americans’ Retirement?
Paying a mortgage represents a form of forced savings, as homeowners build equity over the long term.
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Even the Super-Rich Are Worried About Retirement
If you think having more money would allay your retirement concerns, you might be surprised at the findings of a new survey of the wealthiest Americans. The survey by Spectrem Group, a Chicago-area...
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Falling Short on Retirement Savings? Here’s How Most People Plan to Catch Up
More than half of workers are currently saving for retirement, but many of them acknowledge that they’re not saving enough to feel secure in their ability to retire comfortably. A new survey from the...
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Why So Many Freelance Workers May Never Retire
The growing gig economy means that more people than ever are enjoying the perks of freelancing, making their own hours and working when and where they choose. There are downsides to being your own...
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Should You Take Social Security Early? 4 Times It May Make Sense
By Janna HerronConventional wisdom dispensed by financial planners about taking Social Security largely boils down to this: Wait as long as you can. That’s because delaying means a bigger monthly payment. For...
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How to Tap the Enormous Potential of an Aging Population
By Michael Hodin, The Fiscal TimesBig Sur, California, is a long way from Washington, D.C. And the 3,000 miles between the two is reflected in very different views of the future of aging in America. On the West Coast, the prestigious...
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$1.7 Trillion in Unfunded State Pensions Is Squeezing Vital Public Programs
By Josh B. McGeeGovernments across the country are facing down at least $1.7 trillion in unpaid pension costs for public workers. As these growing commitments squeeze local budgets and crowd out essential services,...
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Here: How to Save Hundreds a Month
By Tom Anderson, CNBCSpending some time to search for better Medicare coverage can cut your monthly expenses by hundreds of dollars next year, even though the program doesn't make it easy for retirees to find the best...