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Kansas City Couple Arrested for Keeping Dead Parent’s Body to Cash in on Benefits

OLATHE, Kansas – A couple in a Kansas City suburb is facing charges after allegedly hiding a dead parent’s body in their home for over six years in order to continue receiving his retirement benefits. Lynn and Kirk Ritter, both 61, are accused of collecting around $215,000 in benefits meant for 81-year-old Mike Carroll, who had been receiving money from the Social Security Administration and his pension since 2008. According to federal prosecutors, Carroll’s pacemaker …

Retirement Reinvented: Top Part-time Jobs for Seniors to Stay Active and Earn Extra Cash

Los Angeles, CA – Retirement is often seen as a time for relaxation and leisure after a lifetime of hard work. However, many retirees find themselves craving the mental and physical stimulation that comes with being employed. For pensioners, the desire to stay active and engaged in the workforce can provide numerous advantages beyond just economic benefits. One option for seniors looking to supplement their income and maintain a sense of purpose is to explore …

Biden Reelection Campaign Raises Historic $192 Million in Cash, Outdistancing Trump and Republicans

Wilmington, Delaware – President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, along with the Democratic National Committee, reported a significant fundraising success in March, raising over $90 million. The first quarter of the year ended with a cash reserve exceeding $192 million, signifying a substantial financial advantage over Donald Trump and the Republicans. During the period from January to March, the Biden campaign and its associated entities amassed $187 million in donations, with a notable 96% coming from …

$30 Million Cash Heist Investigated by FBI and LAPD in San Fernando Valley

Los Angeles, California – The Los Angeles Police Department is currently investigating a daring break-in at a private cash vault, which is being described as one of the largest cash heists in the city’s history. The FBI is also involved in the investigation following the theft of as much as $30 million from a money storage facility in the San Fernando Valley. The burglary took place on the night of Easter Sunday at a facility …

Three Key Components To Maximize Your Retirement Savings

If your working years were spent as an employee, your taxes on wages were pretty straightforward. You worked and contributed to employer-based benefits, and the net was reported to you on a W-2 form, which you used to plug into your 1040 tax form. There is not much wiggle room for reporting that income and paying the associated taxes. The good and the bad of retirement income planning is that you have all the control. …

Fixed Income Takes Center Stage as Franklin Templeton Strategist Urges Abandoning Cash

New York, NY – As the financial landscape continues to evolve, many are considering shifting their focus from cash investments to fixed income opportunities. According to a strategist from Franklin Templeton, now may be the time to make this transition. With the uncertainties in the current market and the potential for interest rates to rise, fixed income assets are becoming an attractive option for investors seeking stability and consistent returns. This shift in focus reflects …

Retiring Early with $90,000 Cash Flow and Helping a Daughter Buy a Home is Doable, Financial Planner Says

TORONTO, Ontario – A couple in small-town Ontario, Canada, retired at relatively young ages – 57 for him and 54 for her – and they are now questioning whether their decision was the right one. Malcolm, now 60, has just started to take early Canada Pension Plan benefits, while Laura is 57. They have a mortgage-free house and are looking to help their 25-year-old daughter with a down payment on her first home. With substantial …

Scammers Fool Financial Columnist into Handing Over $50,000 Cash in Shoe Box

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A financial advice columnist for The Cut, Charlotte Cowles, recently shared her harrowing experience of falling victim to a scam. Despite her expertise in personal finance, Cowles found herself duped by scammers, resulting in the loss of a significant portion of her life savings. The incident serves as a cautionary tale of how anyone, regardless of their financial literacy, could become a target of fraudulent schemes. Since 2016, Cowles has been providing …