Don’t Miss This: What Happens if You Skip Your RMD
Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): What Every American Senior Needs to Know When it comes to retirement, saving money is only one part of the story. There’s also the matter of withdrawing—when and how—and making sure you follow the rules so you don’t face costly penalties. One of the most important rules retirees need to […]
The 2026 Social Security Kit: Updates That Could Make or Break Your Retirement
What’s New in Social Security for 2026 If you rely on Social Security—or even if you’re planning for it—2026 is shaping up to be a year with some important updates. None of these are shocking, but they will affect your monthly budget and the way you think about retirement. I want to walk you through […]
The Zero-Sum Budget: The Essential Tool Every Senior Should Know
The Zero-Sum Budget: A Simple Way to Take Control of Your Money Managing money can feel overwhelming, especially with prices always changing and unexpected expenses popping up. But there’s one method of budgeting that’s straightforward, flexible, and surprisingly powerful. It’s called the Zero-Sum Budget (sometimes called zero-based budgeting), and it can be a real game-changer […]
Facing 2025: 6 Social Security Changes You Can’t Ignore
6 Social Security Changes You’ll Actually Notice in 2025 If you’ve been around me for more than five minutes, you already know I love breaking down complicated stuff into plain language. And let’s be real—Social Security is one of those topics that feels like it’s written in code. But it’s also one of the most […]
Free Money Alert! 💸 18 States Are Sending Out Checks – Are YOU Getting One?
Don’t Miss Out—Stimulus Checks Being Issued in 18 States (Here’s What’s Actually Happening) If you’ve been scrolling through Facebook or TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines: “Stimulus checks are back!” or “18 states issuing new payments!” And let’s be honest—it’s tempting to believe. Who wouldn’t like a fresh check dropping into their account in […]
What Is a High-Yield Savings Account? (And How It Can Change Your Life)
Turn your idle cash into a money-growing machine with one simple switch When it comes to growing your money, most people know they should be saving—but few stop to ask if their savings account is actually working for them. If your bank is paying you pennies in interest every year, you’re basically letting your hard-earned […]
10 Part-Time Jobs That Fit Retired Life
Jobs for Happy Retirees You’ve reached retirement – finally! The stage where alarms don’t dictate your mornings, the boss isn’t peeking over your shoulder, and your calendar is yours to fill. Maybe you’ve promised yourself lazy afternoons with a book, long coffee dates, or trips you’ve been postponing for decades. You deserve all of that […]
Trump vs. the Fed: Why This “Unprecedented” Move Hits Your Wallet
Trump’s Move to Fire Fed Governor Shakes U.S. Economy (and Your Wallet) In a move without precedent in the history of the U.S. central bank, Donald Trump has announced his intention to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, triggering immediate turmoil in global markets and raising profound questions about the future of the American economy. […]
