While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused
Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available, and…
This Household Name’s Cash Flow Is Plunging… Is Its Dividend Next?
Shares of Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) lost half their value between November 2021 and June 2022. Target took more punishment than most stocks…
SSA Adds Safety Measures to Protect People Facing Long Wait Times, Adverse Conditions
When the Social Security Administration (SSA) reopened its offices for in-person appointments many beneficiaries and applicants faced long waits outside in the summer…
Illinois Alliance Member Bea Lumpkin, 104, Leads Chicago Labor Day Parade
Illinois Alliance member and AFT retiree Bea Lumpkin, going strong at 104, served as Grand Marshall for the 2022 Chicago Labor Day Parade…
Walking More Will Cut Your Risk of Developing Dementia
Walking between 3,800 and 9,800 steps each day can reduce your risk of mental decline, according to a new Journal of the American…
Easy Lessons for a Rich Life
Last week, The Oxford Club held its Private Wealth Seminar in Charleston, South Carolina. Our hotel was located on King Street, a popular…
Who Are America’s Missing Workers?
The labor market appears hot, but the share of people who are either working or actively looking for a job still hasn’t quite…
Roth TSP vs. Roth IRA: How Do They Compare?
You’ve probably heard before that you should be saving for retirement. But with so many different types of accounts to choose from, it…
Meet Billy and Akaisha, Who FIRE’d 30 years ago!
One of the biggest criticisms of the FIRE movement is how we can’t possibly know if this financial strategy will work in 30-50…