Financial Planning News 13 October 2025

Social Security COLA 2026 and the $200 Boost Bill: How Much Your Check Could Really Rise (Update for November 17, 2025)

Social Security Payments Today (Nov. 17, 2025): Who Gets Paid, This Week’s Schedule, SSI Timing, and What’s New for 2026

Updated Monday, November 17, 2025. Is anyone paid today (Monday, Nov. 17, 2025)? No. There are no regularly scheduled Social Security retirement or SSDI payments on Monday. The next wave of deposits arrives Wednesday, Nov. 19 for beneficiaries whose birthdays

17 November 2025

Record Highs, $55 B Deals & Data Drama: Wall Street’s Wild Week (Oct 4–5, 2025)

7 Best Stocks to Buy Now for Big Gains (November 2025 Edition)

Key Takeaways Market Overview: Rally Rolls On, With Underlying Risks 2025 has been a banner year for stocks globally. In the U.S., the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have repeatedly notched all-time highs reuters.com, fueled by strong corporate earnings (especially in

4 November 2025

Financial Planning · Growth Stocks · Investing · NASDAQ:AAPL · NASDAQ:AMZN · NASDAQ:MELI · NASDAQ:MSFT · NASDAQ:NVDA · NYSE:UHS · Personal Finance · Stock Market

Arbor Realty Trust’s 12% Dividend: Golden Opportunity or Yield Trap in 2025?

1. Company Overview Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a specialized real estate finance company operating as an externally-managed REIT. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Uniondale, NY, Arbor’s business is centered on originating, investing in, and servicing real estate loans

31 October 2025

Dividend Stocks · Financial Planning · Income Investing · NYSE:ABR · Real Estate Investment Trusts · Stock Analysis

Tax Season Shocker: Fewer Refunds but Bigger Payouts as New Tax Changes Loom

Fewer Checks, Larger Refunds Mark 2025 Tax Season Americans saw slightly fatter refunds on average this year even as the number of people getting refunds dipped. Final IRS data through October shows the average refund climbed to $3,052, about $48

29 October 2025

Financial Planning · NASDAQ:INTU · NYSE:HRB · Personal Finance · Tax Law · Tax Refunds · Taxes

Top 5 Stocks to Buy Now: October 22, 2025

1. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Why It’s a Buy Now: Advanced Micro Devices has emerged as a standout in 2025’s artificial intelligence boom. The semiconductor firm’s stock price has nearly doubled this year, gaining roughly 80% year-to-date ts2.tech. In mid-October,

21 October 2025

Financial Planning · Investment Tips · Market Analysis · Stock Market · Stock Picks

Retirement Alert: Shocking 401(k) Trends and Vanishing Contributions Ignite Expert Warnings

Key Facts In summary, Americans face a retirement funding squeeze: average 401(k) balances are surprisingly low and contributions have even disappeared in some tragic cases (a recent Wall Street Journal case recounts a worker’s missing ~$50K in 401(k) deposits). Coupled

20 October 2025

401(k) · Financial Planning · NYSE:BLK · Personal Finance · Retirement · Savings

Will You Get a Surprise $2,000 Stimulus Check in October 2025? (And Why Stocks Are Soaring Anyway)

The IRS and Congress insist no new federal stimulus checks are coming in late 2025 ts2.tech ts2.tech. Viral claims of one-time $1,390, $1,702 or $2,000 payments this October are bogus ts2.tech ts2.tech. President Trump’s talk of a “tariff rebate” check

13 October 2025

Economic News · Financial Planning · Personal Finance · Stimulus Checks · Stock Market

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