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Social Security


Bills, Social Security, Stock Market, Taxes

Podcast Episode - Inflation Strikes Again

On today’s podcast, Suze explains why the rising inflation rates means we have to be more careful with our spending. Conserving now will help us weather the storm, so we can be safe, strong, & secure.

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Home Equity Line Of Credit, Loans, Rates, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Suze School: Protect Yourself from Rising Interest Rates

For this Suze School, we get a lesson about prime versus discount rates affecting our money. 

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Must Have Documents, Retirement, Roth, Social Security, Trust

Podcast Episode - Ask KT & Suze Anything

On this podcast of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from listeners about buying versus renting, inheritance, umbrella insurance, social security after divorce and much more.

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401k, Financial Advisor, Mortgage, Retirement, Roth, Saving, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything

On this episode of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from listeners about Series I Bonds, Collecting Social Security, 401(k) matches, refinancing mortgages, finding the right financial ad

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Divorce, Home Mortgage, IRA, Retirement, Roth, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Ask KT & Suze Anything

On this podcast of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from listeners about inheriting Roths, Series I Bond rates, Social Security and divorce, Elder care costs, home titles and more.

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Home Buying, Investing, Life Insurance, Money Management, Must Have Documents, Retirement, Roth IRA, Saving, Social Security, Stocks

Podcast Episode - Ask KT & Suze Anything

On this podcast of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from listeners about; retirement accounts, saving for a new home, managing investments, caring for special needs relatives and more.

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401k, Health Insurance, Retirement, Roth, Roth IRA, Saving, Social Security, Stock Market

Podcast Episode - 10 Changes That Are New in 2022

Suze starts this episode with another recap of what happened in the stock market this week.

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ETFs, Investing, IRA, Marriage, Mutual Funds, Retirement, Social Security, Stocks

Podcast Episode - Ask KT & Suze Anything

On this podcast of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from listeners Sarah, Susan, Jenny, Marcia, Cindy, Albert and Diane, selected and read by KT.  Plus, a Quizzie from Melissa.

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Medicare, Saving Money, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Highlights from The Dollar of the Decades

In this episode, we’ll hear highlights from “The Dollar of the Decades” where Suze talked about how our financial needs change as we age.  She explained why every dollar counts and why we need to

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Must Have Documents, Roth, Savings Account, Social Security, Stocks, Trust

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything

On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Simone, Susan, Estelle, Sean, Mary, Nick, Tonya, Terri and Rita selected and read by KT.

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Retirement, Social Security

Why You Should Delay Your Social Security Benefit

I was concerned when I recently read that just 10% of people are committed to waiting until age 70 to start claiming their Social Security benefit.

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Interest Rates, Retirement, Social Security

Can Your Retirement Plan Withstand Inflation?

After more than a decade of hibernation, inflation is back in our lives. 

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Health Insurance, Medicare, Retirement, Social Security

Do This If You Are Considering Early Retirement

The pandemic’s upending of our routines and the focus on the fragility of life has spurred many of us to rethink our priorities and goals.

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401k, Insurance, IRA, Retirement, Social Security, Stock Market

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything

On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Yamuna, Kristen, Dianne, Amanda, Ruth, Michelle, Clara and more, all selected and read by KT. 

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Financial Planning, Financial Security, Retirement, Social Security

The Retirement Risk You Must Stop Overlooking

After last year’s wild ride in the stock market, I know all of you who are near retirement or in retirement don’t need to be reminded that market risk can create problems for your long-term security.

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401k, IRA, Life Insurance, Roth IRA, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything

On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners selected and read by KT. 

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Etf, IRA, Roth IRA, Social Security, Stock Market, Trust

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything

On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners selected and read by KT. 

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Life Insurance, Mortgage, Roth IRA, Social Security, Student Loans

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything

On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners selected and read by KT. We hear from Marque, A Big Fan, Lauren, Debbie, Julie, Deedee, and more.

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401k, Retirement, Roth IRA, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners selected and read by KT. We hear from Claudia, Cecilia, Lisa, Ann, Mary Beth, another Lisa and more.

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Credit Cards, Loans, Roth IRA, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

In this “Short & Sweet” podcast of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners selected and read by KT. We hear from Susan, Erika, Erica, Alicia, Christina, Rosie, and more.

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Bankruptcy, Credit Score, Life Insurance, Roth IRA, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

In this podcast of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners (as read by KT) Susan, Jenna, Megan & Brian, Aisha, Carol, Regina, Mihala, Marisha, Anonymous, and Lisa.

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401k, Debt, Roth IRA, Saving, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

On this podcast of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners (as read by KT) Tracy, Kierra, Grant, Katie, Sam, Diane, Brijesh, Sue, and Debbie. 

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Retirement, Social Security

Don't Rush to Take Social Security Sooner

As if we all didn’t have enough on our plate right now, I am seeing growing concern that Social Security is now more likely to go broke sooner.

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401k, IRA, Podcast, Retirement, Roth IRA, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

In this edition of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Elizabeth, Anonymous, Allison, Susan, Joan, Everett, and Tasha.

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Emergency Fund, Family, Long Term Care Insurance, Retirement, Saving, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

In this podcast of Ask Suze Anything, we hear questions and stories from Women & Money listeners Judy, Steve, Stephanie, Joan, Trish, Jim, Sophia, Suzy, and Patricia.

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Car Loan, Emergency Fund, Financial Planning, Home Buying, Insurance, Investing, Social Security, Taxes

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything - 136

In this podcast of Ask Suze Anything, we hear questions and stories from Women & Money listeners Kathleen, Tina, Sonja, Leigh, Margaret, Joan, Margaret, Sally, Kiana, Allison, and Anonymous.

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Credit Cards, Debt, Home Buying, Must Have Documents, Retirement, Social Security, Will

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

In this podcast of Ask Suze Anything, we hear questions from Women & Money listeners Doris, Denise, Norma, Brent, Lisa, Cynthia, Mary, Ashley and Tyler, Kristie, and Anonymous.

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Estate Planning, Investing, Must Have Documents, Social Security, Stocks

Here's How to Plan For a Longer Life

One of the reasons I was eager to write The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ is because today’s retirement is so very challenging.

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Retirement, Social Security

When to Begin Receiving Your Social Security Benefits

One of the biggest retirement decisions you must make is settling on when you will start receiving your Social Security retirement benefit.

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401k, Credit Cards, Debt, Divorce, IRA, Loans, Marriage, Social Security

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

In this rapid-fire Ask Suze Anything podcast, we hear questions from Women & Money listeners Annun, Sonia, Annie, Nicole, Anonymous, Tara, Maureen, Justin, and Chelsea.

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Medicare, Retirement, Seniors, Social Security

Retirees: Make the Most of the Small 2020 Social Security Increase

In late October we will get the official announcement on the size of the inflation adjustment that will be made to Social Security retirement benefits in 2020. The increase is likely to be 1.6 percent

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Bill Paying, College, Debt, Family, Retirement, Social Security, Student Loans

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

In this Ask Suze Anything podcast, we get questions about financing education from Women & Money listeners Amy, Alyssa, Pat, Don, Samantha, and Rayne.

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Financial Independence, IRA, Retirement, Saving, Social Security

4 Numbers Key to a Secure Retirement

I am a big fan of taking the time to pause, take in a deep breath, and slow down. It helps to calm us, and more importantly to give us the ability to look at something anew...

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Retirement, Social Security

The Social Security Norm That is Costing You Money

By now you know that I have long advised that it is smart for the highest wage earner in a household to wait as long as possible to begin claiming Social Security retirement benefits.

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Ageing, Insurance, Retirement, Social Security

Social Security Sends Another Lesson On Why Delaying Is So Important

Before the end of October, Social Security will announce the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) retirement beneficiaries will get for 2017. Or rather, what they won’t get. Because of the way the COLA is calculated the inflation adjustment is expected to be around 0.2%. Sadly, 0.2% will be better than the 2016 COLA: Zero.

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Home Loans, Mortgage, Retirement, Saving, Social Security

4 Ways New Mortgage Rules Can Save You a Ton of Money

Whether you are buying a home or refinancing an existing mortgage, new federally required disclosure documents make it easy-yes, I said easy-to be a super smart mortgage shopper.

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Retirement, Social Security

What You Need to Know About Social Security “Going Broke.”

You know that I think it is smart to delay taking Social Security as long as possible, so you can then receive the biggest possible Social Security payout. But I often hear from many of you that you are worried this doesn’t make sense, because you stand to lose out because Social Security is “going broke.” The going broke message is the favored phrase among politicians who are more interested in fear mongering than facts.

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Home Buying, Home Loans, Mortgage, Mortgage Rates, Retirement, Saving, Social Security

How to Get the Most Out of Social Security

Your Social Security retirement benefit is one of the most valuable pieces of your retirement plan. Not only will it likely account for a large portion of your income when you retire, but it also has an incredible feature: your annual benefits increase with inflation. Your 401(k) and IRAs don’t come with such a great guaranteed inflation-protection feature.

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About Suze, Personal Growth, Retirement, Social Security, Students

Noted Financial Adviser Suze Orman To Speak At Vet School Commencement

Personal finance guru Suze Orman has a message for college students debating whether to take out thousands of dollars in student loan debt to get a master's degree or professional degree: Make sure

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About Suze, Personal Growth, Retirement, Saving, Social Security, Taxes

Gay Americans pay more taxes for fewer rights

That nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized same-sex marriage is encouraging progress for those of us who believe that everyone deserves to have basic civil rights. But, even if every state in the country could pass a similar legislation, it would not be enough.

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