Why Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be smaller in 2025

Why Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be smaller in 2025

Peopleimages | Istock | Getty Images High inflation has prompted higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustments. But as the rate of price growth subsides, the annual increases for Social Security may fall in 2025 and beyond, … Read more

Here’s how to use ETFs in 3 popular investing strategies

Here's how to use ETFs in 3 popular investing strategies

kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images Whether you’re starting to invest or nearing retirement, there are several ways to use exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, to achieve your financial goals, experts say. An ETF is like … Read more

Where candidates stand on Social Security, Medicare

Where candidates stand on Social Security, Medicare

Former U.S. President Donald Trump watches a video of President Joe Biden playing during a rally for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) at the Miami-Dade Country Fair and Exposition on November 6, 2022 in Miami, Florida. … Read more

How to prepare for the ‘survivor’s penalty’ before a spouse passes

How to prepare for the 'survivor's penalty' before a spouse passes

Nosystem Images | E+ | Getty Images Many older women outlive their spouses and may not expect higher future taxes after suffering from the loss. But there are ways to prepare, according to financial experts.  … Read more

ETFs are ‘a huge growth engine in the fund universe,’ expert says

ETFs are 'a huge growth engine in the fund universe,' expert says

Thomas Barwick | DigitalVision | Getty Images It’s tempting to follow the crowd when it comes to investing. While that may not always be wise, experts say one investment vehicle — exchange-traded funds — might … Read more