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The last letter

In his last letter, Buffett looked back on luck, mentors, family and the people who shaped his life. “As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m grateful and surprised by my luck in being alive at 95,” he wrote.

Evelyn Small, who helped Katharine Graham write her memoir, dies at 77

Evelyn Small kept copies of everything. For decades, she gathered boxes and boxes of newspaper clippings she found ...

Here’s why you ought to seriously consider taking Social Security at 62. Even if the 'basic' math suggests otherwise

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...

My aunt just died and I’m shocked to learn she named me executor of her will. What to do when you have to settle a loved one's estate

My aunt just died and I’m shocked to learn she named me executor of her will. What to do when you have to settle a loved one's estate Most people need time to process things when a family member dies.

A whopping 62% of retired Americans have no clue how long their nest egg will last. And this 1 reason is the main cause for concern

Between retirement savings and Social Security income, do you know how long your nest egg will last?

Here’s why you should seriously think about taking Social Security at 62. Even if the ‘basic’ math says something else

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...

USDA official says SNAP theft could be as high as $12B/year. How fraudsters are able to swipe funds from needy families

In fact, although errors happen on occasion, intentional fraud on the part of SNAP recipients is rare (1). There’s not a ...