I was recently fired from my job — just 1 year short of my planned retirement at 70. What will this mean for my 401(k) and Social Security?

Some or all links may be monetized.Most workers would feel good when they’re just a year away from achieving a long-awaited goal like retirement. But with today’s volatile job market, some people’s ...
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What to expect while you’re expecting (your retirement benefit, that is)

The OPM director uses his weekly updates to detail efforts to replace paper applications, guide employees through the Online Retirement Application system, and address delays and data issues in ...

Inflation was eating me alive in retirement, so I went back to work. I’m now 66. Was I right?

I am 66 and working full time. I’d rather be retired. I did retire at 61, in February 2020. I was collecting $3,000 monthly in a state government pension, plus I received a 75% healthcare stipend from ...

Medicare Open Enrollment Approaches: What Impact Could the Government Shutdown Have?

Medicare open enrollment begins on Oct. 15. If the government doesn't reopen before then, beneficiaries may encounter some challenges during their enrollment period.
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Monterey County urges people to apply for benefits, new law protects social security recipients from evictions

Monterey County is seeing fewer residents apply for Medi-Cal and Cal Fresh benefits ahead of changes in 2026. And, social security recipients that can’t pay rent due to disruptions with their benefits ...