For many retirees, Uncle Sam gives with one hand and takes away with the other. But that could soon change. A bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would exclude Social Security benefits from federally taxable income, effectively making them tax-free. Currently, about 40% of people receiving Social Security owe federal income taxes on their benefits. But that would no longer be the case…
Savvy travelers know how to earn perks on nearly every flight they book. Choosing the right airport to fly out of can boost those rewards even higher. Recently, Going — a website that helps travelers find good deals on flights — ranked airports across the United States based on the deals travelers get when booking flights departing from those locations. Going says that after analyzing 80,000…
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Today’s retirees are full of worry. Less than half of retirees — 40% — believe they have enough money to carry them through retirement, according to the latest annual retirement survey by Schroders, a multinational asset management company. In addition, 45% say expenses are higher in their golden years than they had anticipated, and 62% admit that they have “no idea” how long their savings…
Costco shoppers get used to seeking out their old favorites — a juicy rotisserie chicken, a pallet of paper towels, enough coffee to fuel an entire dorm. But because the warehouse club’s selection is so huge, it’s easy to forget that Costco adds new products all the time. There’s no reason to skip over the classic Costco items, but why not scoop up something new? Here’s a look at some of the…
Whenever I tell someone that I spent 10 years as a food editor and restaurant critic, they think I’m one of the luckiest people alive. Maybe I was. I wrote for a monthly regional magazine. I also edited the restaurant directory and reviews. I helped plan, edit and write cover stories on the best burgers, pizza or brunches in town, which meant that my husband and I made lots of restaurant visits…
