Sean Williams
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7 Changes to Social Security in 2021
From what recipients will be paid to what workers could owe in payroll tax, big changes are on the way for our nation's top social program. → Read More
Coca-Cola, AMEX and Moody's: Warren Buffett doubles his money on these stocks every 2 to 5 years
A long-term mindset and regular dividend increases have turned these companies into cash cows for Berkshire Hathaway. → Read More
Here's where 92% of Warren Buffett's portfolio is in: Information tech, financials and consumer staples
The Oracle of Omaha has never been a fan of diversification if you know what you're doing. → Read More
Taxing the rich won't save Social Security, it would only buy the program a couple decades of solvency
Though raising payroll taxes on high-income earners could buy Social Security some time, it's not the surefire solution people think it is. → Read More
The next coronavirus stimulus deal will have a big change
Tens of millions of Americans could be saying goodbye to the beefy benefit in the first round of COVID-19 stimulus checks: the extra $600 benefit. → Read More
Mark My Words: Amazon Will Hit $3 Trillion in 4 Years (or Less)
If you think Amazon is pricey now, you haven't seen anything yet. → Read More
Warren Buffett is down $1.1B in annual dividend income thanks to the coronavirus
Dividend cuts and suspensions have wiped out 20% of Berkshire Hathaway's income stream. → Read More
Here are the most popular and least popular ages to claim Social Security
Your claiming age can have a huge impact on what Social Security will pay you. → Read More
These are the 13 states that might tax your Social Security benefit
Earn too much, and these states will make you hand over a portion of your Social Security benefit. → Read More
Social Security's 'Catch-22' might mean bad news for retirees
Benefit cuts may prove inevitable for Social Security recipients. → Read More
3 reasons why Warren Buffett is so successful in bear markets
Warren Buffett's simplistic investment approach has allowed him to run circles around the broader market for decades. → Read More
Donald Trump on Social Security: Here's everything you need to know
Here are President Trump's past and present views on how best to fix Social Security. → Read More
The easy way to save $35,000 on a new home purchase
This one factor can have a major impact on your wallet: having an excellent FICO credit score of 760 or higher. → Read More
Could Social Security benefit cuts be coming? Here's what would have to happen
If lawmakers on Capitol Hill don't act relatively soon, Social Security benefits cuts may occur. → Read More
Why claiming Social Security early could be more popular than ever this decade
Here's why more retirees may choose to take their payouts at age 62, even with a permanently reduced benefit. → Read More
3 problems with Social Security
Stop blaming baby boomers for being born. There are far bigger problems at work behind the scenes. → Read More
The odd reason the stock market could soar to new highs: Analysis
Hint: It has nothing to do with earnings reports. → Read More
Being an American citizen doesn't entitle you to a Social Security benefit
Despite what you might think, being an American citizen doesn't entitle you to a Social Security benefit. → Read More
Bernie Sanders says Social Security is the most successful government program. He's right
Social Security has been providing a financial foundation for tens of millions of Americans, many of whom are retired workers, since 1940. → Read More
Taxing the rich to save Social Security: Here's an argument for and against it.
Increasing payroll taxes on the wealthy isn't as cut-and-dried as you'd think. → Read More