Social Security

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How to Better Understand Your Social Security Check

For those of you unsure about how it all works, here's a basic road map showing how Social Security figures out how much (or little) to pay you. More 

Report: Facebook to Buy Map App Startup Waze for Up to $1B

Facebook is reportedly in talks to buy Israeli GPS-traffic data app maker Waze for as much as $1 billion. More 

Reaching for Yield in Retirement

With the Fed's policies continuing to tamp down interest rates, finding yield and income for seniors is getting harder. Here's a look at ways to get through More 

What, Me Retire? Follow this Checklist to Decide if You’re Ready

Deciding to retire is a fairly complicated decision with lots of variables involved. Here is a checklist to see if you are ready. More 

How Sequestration Could Affect Retirement Investors

Sequestration looks like it could be just upon us, but retirees can take heart that many of the programs most important to them will escape mostly unscathed. More 

Will the Payroll Tax Hike Hurt Growth?

The macro effect of lower take-home pay for millions of Americans isn't as clear as you may think. But the impact on specific stocks should be no mystery. More 

Will Social Security Disappear Before You Qualify?

No, it won’t – but it could change dramatically in the years ahead. Here's a look at some myths -- and realities -- you need to know. More