(Stefon Walters) One of the best ways to ensure you’re comfortable in retirement is to put yourself in a position to have steady income coming in. While Social Security is a great supplement, for many people, it won’t suffice as the...
(Maurie Backman) Age 62 is the earliest you can sign up for Social Security. It’s also been a very popular age to file for benefits. But 62 is not the only age you can claim benefits at. In fact, you can...
Council tax increases coupled with a National Insurance hike, £693 rise in energy bills, record fuel prices and real-term benefit and pension cuts are all hitting Britain, resulting in a worsening cost of living crisis. In some areas, Council Tax is...
(Katie Brockman) Social Security benefits can make retirement far more affordable, especially if your retirement savings are falling short. The average retiree collects over $1,600 per month in benefits, according to the Social Security Administration, which can go a long way...
Market-leading annuity rates have jumped an incredible 11.6 percent since January, according to provider Canada Life, and there is more growth to come. This will be a massive boost for retirees looking to buy a secure income that is guaranteed for...
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to make his Spring Budget statement next week, and he has been encouraged to make changes which could help people save more for retirement. The current rules around pension savings appear to be causing an...
In April 2021, he was looking for quick work to cover the bills while he found something more permanent. During this time, Ben came across Airtasker, a community marketplace for local services that connects people who need work done with skilled...
(Maurie Backman) The great thing about Social Security is that actions on your part could result in a higher monthly benefit. You’re entitled to a full benefit that’s calculated based on your earnings record at full retirement age, or FRA. Here’s...
Around £880,000 of impersonation scams that started with fake NHS COVID-19 texts have been reported to Santander since January. On average, people are being conned out of £5,600, according to the bank’s data. In one case seen by the bank, a...
The average UK family wastes eight meals and throws out £60 worth of food every week. However, with a few simple lifestyle changes they could save themselves £720 a year. Andrea Knowles, personal finance expert at vouchers.co.uk told Express.co.uk there are...