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Social Security is a safety net most Americans believe they’ll be able to access when they retire. However, the important benefits program often feels at risk of being dismantled or depleted — now more than ever. That said, it has escaped disaster before, but will it do it again?  GOBankingRates talked with retirement planners to see what’s on the horizon for Social Security. 

The presidential inauguration is less than two weeks away, and one of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans is to increase tariffs on international goods like clothing and electronics. The ABC7 I-Team is finding out what this could mean for consumers’ budgets at the stores and why they may want to cash in now on January sales.

Paying off your mortgage can be both a massive accomplishment and a huge relief all at once. Whether you’ve been paying for 30 years, or only a few, knowing your home is officially yours can be a significant milestone. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, from 2018 to 2023, an average of 61.2% of homeowners had a mortgage.

Retiring at 50 is a dream for many working Americans, but in order for that to happen you have to either be really luck or start early and do plenty of planning along the way. It is actually possible, however, which begs the question — how much money do you actually need? The answer, it turns out, isn’t so simple.