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Struggling Households Turn To
Over the past year, 89% of financially vulnerable individuals have made multiple “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) purchases, according to…
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Record High Number Of 401(k) Millionaires Secure Retirement, While Most Americans Face Growing Uncertainty – Financial Freedom Countdown
Fidelity’s analysis of 24 million 401(k) accounts revealed that the number of 401(k) “millionaires” reached 544,000 last quarter, marking a…
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Social Security Backlog Hits 5.2 Million As Biden’s Telework Deal Complicates Trump’s Plans, Leaves Seniors Struggling – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) backlog of payment actions has ballooned to a record 5.2 million cases as of February…
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Senator Mike Lee Sparks Backlash With Viral Critique Of Social Security As “Deceptive Sales Techniques” – Financial Freedom Countdown
Senator Mike Lee of Utah posted a viral thread on X (formerly known as Twitter) stating “Of all the deceptive…
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Skipping Meals, Delaying Medical Care: How America’s Housing Crisis Is Forcing Impossible Choices – Financial Freedom Countdown
A recent Redfin survey highlights the harsh financial toll of the housing crisis, with half of homeowners and renters struggling…
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2025 Social Security COLA Almost Wiped Out By Medicare Hikes, Leaving Retirees Struggling – Financial Freedom Countdown
Retirees hoping for relief from rising costs with the 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) are facing a harsh reality:…
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Rising Health Care Costs Could Drain Retirees
Planning for health care expenses is a critical yet often underestimated aspect of retirement. Fidelity Investments’ latest Retiree Health Care…
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Thanksgiving Turkeys Are Cheaper In 2024—But California Still Leads Mainland In High Prices – Financial Freedom Countdown
Thanksgiving 2024 brings good news for most Americans: the cost of a turkey has dropped 12% compared to last year.…
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20 Real Estate Hacks To Start Investing With Little (or No) Money—But Beware Of The Risks – Financial Freedom Countdown
Reviewing the list of income-producing assets backed by collateral, real estate typically features high. In fact, real estate is one of the…
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New Social Security Bill Promises Public Worker Benefits But Sparks Insolvency Fears For Retirees – Financial Freedom Countdown
The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward eliminating two contentious provisions of the Social Security Act:…
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