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While Trump hasn’t gotten into the nitty-gritty of his plan for helping seniors if he’s elected President, reviewing his track record in the White House from 2016 to 2020 and watching him in the media can provide a clue of how life could be financially easier for retirees under a Trump win

In a world where pensions are a thing of the past and Social Security’s long-range reliability is being questioned, personal retirement savings have become paramount. For most Americans, that’s a problem. 

Retirement planning can make you feel uncertain or overwhelmed, but it’s much less complicated than many people think—especially once you understand how much you might need to save and how you might want to invest your retirement savings.

Many people strive to become more wealthy. Perhaps they’re planning for retirement, wish to leave a legacy for future generations, or simply want to live a more lavish lifestyle. 

From taxes to tariffs, several changes are being discussed on the campaign trail that would result in new benefits for some and new burdens for others.

The White House is signaling an openness to blocking the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel, as a government review of the proposed takeover by the Japanese company is on the cusp of ending.

For the past three decades, retirees have been encouraged to apply the 4% rule. The retirement spending strategy involves living during your first year of retirement on 4% of the money you have invested and adjusting the percentage each year after based on inflation. 

Rising inflation impacts all consumers, but retirees can be hit hardest. In the current economic landscape, where inflation has been higher than average, many retirees have been searching for strategies for reducing their expenses. By cutting costs on things like groceries, gas, and streaming services, retirees hope to stretch their retirement savings to cover the increasing costs of essential expenses.

Election season is quickly approaching, and with that come issues that need to be addressed. Of course, a new American president will always bring changes.

You are more than your credit score — that much is true. But if you want to do major things financially in this country, your credit score is going to be a big factor. What’s more, people with high credit scores normally have their finances in order — so there’s a lot to learn from them.