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My dad passed away at 59 and my mom is 57 – what Social Security benefits is she eligible for as a widow?
Key Points Social Security pays survivor benefits as well as other types of benefits. If your spouse passed away, you may be ...
CD, Checking, and Savings Rates Today: Explore Today's Best Rates
Open a new bank account today and earn a top interest rate. Our experts have researched the best rates on checking, savings, ...
‘Atrocious.’ I got ‘tangled up’ with an adviser who invested my $500K and charged 2%. But I’m getting a 26% return. Now what?
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This Texas city is the happiest in the U.S.—over half of households earn over $100,000 a year
SmartAsset ranked cities across three categories — personal finance, wellbeing and quality of life — to determine the ...
‘I want to be able to retire comfortably.’ I’m 53 and my mom died, leaving $90K in IRAs for me. Now what?
Question: “My mother passed away and left her IRA accounts to me. I’m not happy with my current financial adviser. What would ...
Map Shows US Cities Millennials Are Rushing to Move to in 2025
An expert told Newsweek that millennials are drawn to cities for various reasons including job opportunities and social ...
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This Bay Area city ranks most expensive in the U.S. to 'live comfortably'
That's the salary needed for a family of four to live "comfortably" in one Bay Area city that surpassed New York as being the ...
The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state
On that measure, Massachusetts has the highest threshold for middle-class salaries, overtaking New Jersey from last year’s ...
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These are the top 10 NY counties for small businesses, according to SmartAsset
Across the country, the best counties for small businesses are primarily in Florida and Texas. Dutchess, Ulster, Orange and ...
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How much does it cost to raise a child in AL? SmartAsset breaks down the annual costs
To determine the states with the highest costs for raising children, SmartAsset used MIT's living wage calculator. This comparison examined the living expenses of a household with two working ...
What does it cost to raise a child in Georgia? How it compares to other U.S. states
Study reveals that the average cost of raising a child in the U.S. is $22,850 per year for working parents. But what is the ...
What is considered middle class in Oklahoma? See if your income makes the cut
Have you ever wondered what "class" — lower, middle or upper — you are considered based on your income? Here's what we know.