Christian Allred has been a professional writer since 2020. He's written for some of the industry’s top brands and publications, including Rocket Mortgage, PropStream, Propmodo, and CRE Daily.

Working at least 35 years before signing up for Social Security helps you avoid zero-income years in your benefit calculation. Increasing your income today is likely to lead to larger Social Security ...

Every home has a history, but not all of it is easy to overlook. When a death has occurred on the property, it raises questions, stirs emotions, and in certain states, even affects the legal side of ...

Voters have an array of ways to cast their ballot in the Nov. 4 special election. This guide uses California secretary of state information to tell you how and where to vote, and the deadlines. The ...

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When planning for retirement, many Americans expect Social Security to be a key part of their income. In fact, nearly 90% of people aged 65 and older receive benefits and, for millions, those payments ...

It's possible to undo a decision to take Social Security -- if you act soon enough. To claim benefits strategically, be sure you coordinate your timing with your spouse. Delaying the date when you ...

Social Security beneficiaries are likely to get a 2.7% raise for 2026. However, Medicare Part B premiums are expected to rise by almost 12%. Those with a $2,000 Social Security benefit could see their ...

The chances of a government shutdown on Wednesday, Oct. 1, are increasing as President Donald Trump and congressional Democratic leaders have just hours to reach an agreement, or else many federal ...

Years ago, when clients asked me about private market investments, I had a standard response: "Sure, as long as you have at least $20 million in assets." Since most private investments required ...

Retirees in Arizona can actually make Social Security stretch far enough to cover their living costs, provided they have already paid off their mortgage. The typical retiree in the state enjoys an ...