Alessandra Malito

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Social Security stopped our checks due to a hacked bank account. We're relying on our church for help. What can we do?

By: Alessandra Malito

Dear Help Me Retire, My husband and I had been receiving our Social Security benefits by direct deposit until our checking account was hacked several times earlier this year.

MarketWatch

I made $500,000 from a stock sale in my IRA. Could this change my retirement?

By: Alessandra Malito

Diversification and tax planning go hand-in-hand.

MarketWatch

Taxing stocks, estates and employee benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here’s who could pay the most.

By: Alessandra Malito

Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on the table, beyond raising payroll taxes.

Yahoo Finance

Taxing stocks, estates and employee benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here's who could pay the most.

By: Alessandra Malito

There are many avenues to raise funds for Social Security. - MarketWatch photo illustration/iStockphoto

MarketWatch

Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026.

By: Alessandra Malito

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month.

MarketWatch

Medicare open enrollment is here. What to know about deadlines, options and more.

By: Alessandra Malito

The open-enrollment period goes from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

MarketWatch

The Social Security Administration corrected millions of records, and says there’s more to fix

By: Alessandra Malito

In an effort to thwart fraud, the Social Security Administration said it has fixed millions of records and is working on correcting millions more.

MarketWatch

Is it curtains for COLA? Saving Social Security could mean changing the cost-of-living adjustment.

By: Alessandra Malito

Several proposals consider changing the way retirees receive inflation protection. Here’s what it could cost you.

RealClearMarkets

Saving Social Security May Mean Ending the COLA

By: Alessandra Malito

For U.S. workers, Social Security is a cherished benefit. It’s guaranteed lifetime income that adjusts every year to keep up with inflation.

MarketWatch

The midterms are crucial to the future of Social Security – no matter how old you are

By: Alessandra Malito

The program is expected to run out of money in the next six years, which is the same amount of time as a senator’s term.