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These include your wife’s expected longevity — someone who anticipates a longer retirement may benefit from higher monthly payments later on — as well as whether you need the additional income immediately.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

—Bitcoin edged slightly higher but its recovery from last week’s heavy losses remains limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

U.S. futures are higher after tech-related losses and inflation data hurt markets on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Research also shows they may contribute to faster cognitive decline, a higher risk of depression, and an increased likelihood of falls.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The bottom of the new lake was 210 feet higher than it had been before.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone