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The Social Security Fairness Act, HR 82
Signed into law January 5, 2025 This law repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) for everyone who has retired under Social Security (SS) beginning effective January 2024. These reductions in SS applied to those receiving...
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Compound interest is your best friend
You have probably heard many times that it's very important you begin to save money as early as possible, but maybe you've never actually been explained why. The beauty about opening a retirement savings account lies in the compound interest. Since retirement accounts...
Bad money practices can hurt your credit score
It's no secret your credit can affect many aspects of your daily life. It can impact your ability to rent an apartment, borrow money, or even influence an employer's decision on hiring you for managing roles. Having a healthy credit score is crucial so it's important...
How soon should parents consider saving for college funds?
Soon. According to Beth Walker, a certified college planning specialist, parents should consider saving for college funds as soon as they can. "I joke that I should hang out in the labor and delivery room to get people to start earlier," says Walker. Millennial might...