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5 Facts About Social Security's Finances 07/23/2015 08:00pm • Social Security's annual checkup found significant problems with the finances of the disability insurance program, which only has enough revenue to pay out promised benefits until the fourth quarter of 2016. The annual report of the Board of Trustees of Social Security found that the retirement ben 10 Big Retirement Blunders 07/22/2015 08:00pm • Today's 65-year-olds can expect to spend about 20 years in retirement should they quit their jobs right now. However, the Social Security Administration reports that one quarter of those who are age 65 today will reach age 90, and 10 percent will make it past age 95. Those numbers add up to a lot o The Money Impact of the Supreme Court's Gay Marriage Ruling 07/22/2015 08:00pm • Last month, the Supreme Court struck down state bans on same-sex marriage, conferring the same marriage rights to same-sex couples that heterosexual couples receive in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Now, same-sex couples have the equal right to experience the ups and downs of marriage, The 5 best tips to save $1M for retirement 07/22/2015 11:00am • WASHINGTON �����Everyone knows they need to save for retirement ��� especially with company pensions becoming extinct over the next generation. At some point you���re going to stop working and will have to live on whatever you have saved, plus whatever you���re entitled to receive from Social Sec 10 Blunders Investors Make With Their Money 07/21/2015 08:00pm • No investor is perfect, but hanging onto an imperfection a bit too long can add up to the point where it wrecks a portfolio, cuts a hole in your wallet or costs you a ton of money somewhere down the line. Here's the rub: How do you know you've made a mistake when you had no idea you were chasing y To Enhance Women's Wellness, Protect Them From Abuse 07/21/2015 08:00pm • As anyone who has experience with domestic violence knows, abuse does not always leave black eyes and bruises. Often, the damage is emotional or psychological. The Oregon legislature recently recognized this reality when it took steps designed to make it easier for abused spouses to seek help. Ore 3 Tips for Traveling with Special Needs Children and Adults 07/21/2015 08:00pm • Planning and executing a perfect family trip that appeals to all ages can be a headache for anyone. However, if your family includes a person with special needs, it can seem like even more of a challenge. Lack of accessibility, amenities or understanding from staff and fellow travelers can feel like A Timeline of Federal Student Loan Delinquency, Default Consequences 07/21/2015 08:00pm • In June, The New York Times published an opinion piece that encouraged students burdened with debt to consider letting their loans default. As you might imagine, this argument created a lot of chatter -- at least around Student Loan Ranger headquarters. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and we c 10 Worries Older Americans Face 07/19/2015 08:00pm • The National Council on Aging has conducted a survey of Americans age 60 and over, along with various professionals who work with the elderly, to assess the concerns and needs of America's aging population. As you might expect, many of the issues revolve around finances and health. But what is espe Feds, non-feds learn about identity theft 07/17/2015 01:36am • GERMANTOWN, Md.�� ��� Fearing their personal information may be in the hands of hackers, people packed the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown Thursday for a forum on preventing and dealing with identity theft. Many of the attendees were current and past federal employees who believe thei Terrorism task force investigating Tennessee shootings 07/16/2015 08:34pm • WASHINGTON ��� Four U.S. Marines were killed as a gunman fired dozens of rounds at two locations ��� a Navy operational support center (NOSC) and a military recruiting center. The killings took place at the NOSC, often referred to as a "reserve center.��� It is used by both Navy and Marine Corps per What to Watch for When Banking on Your Phone 07/16/2015 04:00am • People are increasingly turning to their phones for their banking needs, including managing checking accounts, moving money and even paying for items at checkout. Mobile banking is convenient, but experts also warn about security risks. Here are some dangers to avoid when interacting with your bank 5 Things to Know About Withdrawing Money From a Traditional IRA 07/15/2015 08:00pm • Individual retirement accounts, commonly known as IRAs, are retirement fund staples for many people. Traditional IRAs let workers take a tax deduction when they deposit money into their account, and then pay taxes when they withdraw the money. It sounds straightforward, but exactly when you withdr Survey: Stock market experts say millennials are ready to invest 07/14/2015 04:01pm • WASHINGTON ��� Many young adults may be ready to ditch their penny-pinching ways in favor of more investment opportunities, according to a new survey of investment strategists. Americans in their 20s and 30s will get over their Wall Street wariness and will begin to take on more financial risks, The Dark Side of High-Yield Investing 07/12/2015 08:00pm • With yields in the basement, savers and investors and are searching for ways to boost their investing income. Today, the 10-year Treasury bond yield is a dismal 2.33 percent. The average return on bank savings accounts is paltry, although a quick search on GoBankingRates.com shows that the industri