With student loan payments restarting and prices for household goods now higher than ever, many people are wondering how they’ll fit these payments in. In this article, learn tips for paying off student loan debt, how to establish a budget, and where to turn for additional help.

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The stereotype of the ambition less adult child living in their parents’ basement is firmly entrenched in American culture. A less predictable scenario is the married college graduate with two children and an established career who still relies on their parents to help pay bills. Yet this is a reality for nearly half of parents from the baby boomer generation.

In 2022, more than 2.4 million people became the victims of financial fraud, losing a total of nearly $8.8 billion, according to the Federal TradeCommission. People of all ages lost money, but the amount was highest for people over 50, and it increased in correlation with the victims’ ages. In other words—and not surprisingly—as we age, we are more likely to be taken advantage of financially.

Deciding when to start taking Social Security payments is an important part of your retirement strategy. You can retire and start receiving your Social Security benefits as early as age 62 or as late at age 70, but each different age has different implications. This Lessons in Financial Experiences (LIFE) video can help you make more informed decisions that account for your unique financial situation and needs.