As Gen Xers creep/approach/slide their forties, thoughts of retirement may start flickering/appearing/dancing in their minds. After all, those early bird/golden/sunset years seem closer/more attainable/within reach. But the path to financial freedom/independence/security can be a winding one, especially/particularly/definitely for a generation know

Millions of retirees are set to receive an increase in Social Security benefits starting in April 2025. Thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act, long-standing reductions caused by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) are being removed, allowing retired public workers, spouses, and survivors to receive the