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How Much Are Americans Saving? Here's What the Data Says
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (454+ words) Published on April 23, 2026 Most Americans think they're behind on savings, and the data suggests they're probably right. The median American household holds $8, 000 across their bank accounts, according to research from Motley Fool Money. That means half of households have more,…...
Social Security Beneficiaries Will Have a Longer-Than-Usual Wait for Their May 2026 Checks
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (271+ words) Make sure you have a plan to stretch your dollars for a little while longer. If you're on Social Security, you've either already received your April 2026 check or will soon. Now that we're a few months into the year, you…...
Should You Really Start Taking Social Security in 2026? Here's What the Data Says
1+ week, 5+ day ago (502+ words) There are a few factors to consider when deciding whether it's time to take benefits. Filing for Social Security benefits is a major milestone worth celebrating, and it's an exciting new chapter in your retirement journey. But this decision will…...
Most Americans Are Behind on Retirement Savings. Here's the Honest Benchmark by Age.
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (739+ words) Published on April 17, 2026 A lot of people assume they're behind on retirement savings, and unfortunately the data suggests they're probably right. The median American household has $87, 000 saved for retirement, according to Motley Fool Money research. But the median doesn't tell…...
This Is How Much Impulse Spending Is Costing Millennials Every Month
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (553+ words) Published on Feb. 14, 2026 Most millennials don't think of themselves as reckless spenders, but the data tells a different story. According to a recent Motley Fool Money survey, 46% of millennials spend more than $100 per month on impulse purchases, and 18% spend more…...
Claiming Social Security at 62? Your First Payment Might Be Further Away Than Expected
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (223+ words) It could be two months after your birthday before you see a penny from Social Security. Understanding when you become eligible and when the Social Security Administration (SSA) actually pays benefits is key to avoiding confusion and penny-pinching while waiting…...
President Trump Might Ban Defense Contractor Dividends. What Does That Mean for Investors?
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (445+ words) If Trump follows through on his dividend ban threat, two (or three) defense stocks could be at particular risk. No doubt about it -- President Donald Trump spooked a lot of investors in defense stocks earlier this month. Essentially, the president…...