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"The question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's at what income." — George Foreman

Good morning! Today's newsletter is packed with practical money moves for every stage of your journey.

We're starting with important Social Security payment news, smart travel savings just in time for fall getaways, and encouraging signs you might be in better financial shape than you think.

Plus, fresh insights on 401(k) strategies, housing trends, and more—scroll down to explore what matters most to you today.

 
 
 
 
 
 
8 Signs You're in Great Financial Health (Even If You Don't Feel Like It)
 
 

Think your finances are shaky? You could be in better shape than you realize. Here are signs of strong financial health and how to keep more cash in your wallet. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Social Security: Payments Worth up to $5,108 Will Be Sent Out This Week
 
 

Roughly 70 million people rely on the SSA for monthly income, whether through retirement or disability benefits. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
8 Travel Perks Retirees Can Use This Fall
 
 

Fall is one of the cheapest, calmest times for retirees to travel. With school back in session and shoulder-season pricing, older adults can combine age-based discounts with limited-time deal CONTINUE...

 
 
 
How to retire early (and never run out of money)
 
 

That vision of quitting the rat race while you are still young enough to enjoy your freedom is not impossible — you just need to start preparing now CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Americans are delaying some life goals until they can buy a home, report says
 
 

A new report from Coldwell Banker shows how Americans are arranging some life goals to prioritize buying a home. Aarthi Swaminathan, a MarketWatch personal finance reporter, joins CBS News with more. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
The Key to a Winning 401(k)
 
 

Retirement saving requires key decisions: when to start, how much to save, and where to invest. The investing decision has drawn more attention as government regulators work to open 401(k) plans to alternative assets such as private market investments. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
How To Evaluate Your Wealth: 5 Key Benchmarks To See Where You Stand
 
 

Five benchmarks can help you determine how well you're progressing toward financial goals. Here's what you need to measure to evaluate success. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
IRS Adds New Reporting Code for Charitable IRA Gifts
 
 

Learn about the IRS’s new Code Y for reporting Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs, effective in 2025. Discover how this change simplifies tax reporting for charitable IRA gifts and what you need to know to maximize your tax benefits. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Who Tiny Homes Are Really For—And When They Actually Make Financial Sense
 
 

Tiny homes promise financial freedom starting at $30K, but zoning rules and hidden costs complicate the math. Here's who actually benefits most. CONTINUE...

 
 
 

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