Dem Rep Frederica Wilson announces retirement days after denying ‘crazy rumor’ she would leave Congress

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., announced Friday she will not seek reelection, ending a long House career just days after she dismissed reports of her looming retirement as a “crazy rumor.” Wilson, 83, known for her bedazzled cowboy hats and brightly colored suits, represents Florida’s 24th Congressional District, … Read more

How much of your retirement income can creditors take?

Retirement income isn’t automatically beyond a creditor’s reach, but it’s also far from being fully exposed.  Jamie Grill/Getty Images While many people enter into retirement and expect their expenses to stabilize, the reality is that today’s higher healthcare costs, rising insurance premiums and growing costs of everyday essentials have made that harder to achieve. Older … Read more

She paid an insurance company $99,000 to generate retirement income for life. Then it collapsed.

When Annie Benjamin invested $99,000 in an annuity 10 years ago, she trusted the insurance company to provide her with retirement income. She also relied on the company’s regulator to ensure the insurer could meet its obligations. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Benjamin’s trust in … Read more