(NEXSTAR) – The amount of a retiree’s Social Security payments is based on numerous factors, including that person’s previous earnings, the number of years they worked, and their age at retirement.

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According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Social Security program will pay out around $1.6 trillion in benefits to roughly 72 million beneficiaries this year. The bulk of these ...

Ever wonder how your income compares to others in your state, or across the country? Below are the most recent median household income figures for all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico ...

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Have you ever wondered how your earnings compare to the broader economic landscape, or how certain benefits are adjusted over time? The answer often lies in a crucial, yet often overlooked, economic ...

The average age of moms giving birth in the U.S. continues to rise, hitting nearly 30 years old in 2023, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the report, ...

The S&P 500 returned 235% during the last decade, or 12.8% annually. The Dow Jones Industrial Average returned 193% during the last decade, or 11.3% annually. The Nasdaq Composite returned 314% during ...

Being average has become a subtle failure in a world consumed by the extraordinary. From gold stars in elementary school to “employee of the month” plaques, and from the curated perfection of ...

Americans spend an average of six hours and 40 minutes a day staring at the screens of their computers, phones, and other electronic devices. If that sounds like a lot, it is, but it’s only two ...