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Cost of Living Varies Widely Across the U.S.

Residents of Manhattan, NY, live in the nation’s most expensive urban neighborhoods, paying more than twice the national average to maintain a “professional/managerial” standard of living.

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Social Security Retirement Benefit Basics

Social Security benefits are a major source of retirement income for most people.

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The Lock-In Effect: Will It Ever Let Go of the Housing Market?

Since 2022, many homeowners have been reluctant to sell and move because they would have to finance their next homes at much higher rates than they pay on their current mortgages.

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Debt After Death: What Happens to Debt When Someone Dies?

Losing a loved one is never easy. In addition to the emotional challenges you may face, you might also be worried about what will happen to their debts once they are gone.

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Catch Up for a More Comfortable Retirement

A 2024 survey found that only a third of U.S. workers age 50 and older feel that their savings contributions have them on track to enjoy a comfortable retirement.1

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