Canada’s Inflation Hits Target, US Close Behind
As the summer months bring temperatures soaring, one thing that’s been moving in the opposite direction has been inflation. After massive government spending…
The No. 1 AI Stock to Avoid Right Now
Today, the hottest stocks in the market are companies with exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). As is often the case, I find myself…
Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Priorities USA File Legal Challenge to Absentee Ballot Restrictions in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA and the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans filed a legal challenge to three provisions of Wisconsin election…
In Older Adults, a Little Excess Weight Isn’t Such a Bad Thing
Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds, weight they’ve gained after having children, developing joint problems, becoming…
Senate Budget Committee Holds Hearing on Strengthening Social Security; Rep. Larson Re-Introduces the Social Security 2100 Act
Social Security was in the news this week with Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) holding a hearing entitled, “Protecting Social Security…
NIRS: New Report Finds Disturbing Outlook for Generation X in Retirement
A new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds a dismal retirement outlook for Generation X, the first generation to…
Movement Advances to Establish Minimum Staffing in Nursing Homes
The Biden administration is preparing to address the nursing home staffing crisis by introducing a proposed rule that includes requiring more care workers…
AGNC Stock: Can This Company Finally Sustain Its Double-Digit Yield?
AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) is one of the most requested stocks in the Safety Net column because of its high yield. Today,…
Don’t Live in Fear of a Market Crash
We’re less than six months away from 2024, which is an election year. That means both sides are going to be telling more…