As you enter retirement, financial security becomes a top priority. Unfortunately, older Americans are often targeted by scams and financial fraud, with scammers seeking to exploit their savings and investments. “Financial fraud among older adults is on the rise, with billions of dollars lost annually to...
On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, 2025. The federal government hasn't collected on defaulted loans since March 2020. Here is some background followed by answers to questions about...
National Small Business Week, celebrated annually during the first week of May, acknowledges small businesses' critical role in building strong communities and driving economic growth. This dedicated week provides an opportunity to recognize the resilience and innovation of local entrepreneurs who form the backbone of...
The post-war property boom created a seismic shift in wealth accumulation, profoundly benefiting the Baby Boomer generation and reshaping the modern real estate landscape. Decades of sustained property appreciation allowed Boomers to amass substantial equity, fueling economic advantages that have widened the generational wealth gap. Since...
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