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The Most Important Social Security Chart You'll Ever See
You have more control over your ultimate Social Security benefits than you might think. Here's how to get the most out of the program.
What Is a Brokerage Account?
Get the details on the various types of brokerage accounts that let you sell stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, and learn how to choose one that suits your needs.
30 Social Security Stats That Might Surprise You -- and Make You Wealthier
Knowing some of these numbers can help you collect fatter checks in retirement.
How Safe Is Social Security?
Probably safer than you think -- but without some changes, it may end up paying you less than you expect.
8 Frequently Asked Medicare Questions
If you know the answers to these questions, you'll likely make smart, money-saving, health-boosting Medicare decisions.
11 Proven Ways to Boost Your Retirement Income
It can be challenging surviving in retirement on a fixed or limited income. Fortunately, there are strategies to employ now or later that can beef up your future income.
Here's a Retirement Strategy That Can Promise You Won't Run Out of Money
Don't just save for retirement and hope for the best. Here's a way to keep income flowing later in life.
This Common Portfolio Mix May Not Get You Through Retirement
Make sure you've got the proportion of stocks and bonds in your portfolio that will serve you best.
Here Are Americans' Top 3 Money Worries -- and How to End Them
Some of these strategies might leave you with hundreds or thousands more in your pocket -- or simply keep you afloat.
15 Smart Insurance Moves You Can Make Right Now
Act on a few -- or all -- of these ideas and you may be able to lop hundreds of dollars off your insurance costs per year.
5 Things Tax Professionals Want You to Know
If you know how to work effectively with your tax pro, he or she may be able to save you even more money.
Credit Shocker: See What Today's Low Interest Rates Really Mean for Mortgages
You won't believe how much you'd pay in interest on your mortgage if rates were much higher.
Millennials Are Making a Big Financial Mistake. Are You, Too?
Young people aren't alone in operating under dangerous misconceptions regarding retirement. Set yourself straight.
Don't Fall for This Medicare Scam
Yes, there are new Medicare cards coming. But no, you don't have to pay for them. Some other claims are scams, too.
11 Smart Retirement Moves You Can Make Right Now
No matter how old you are, there are steps you can take now that can save you thousands of dollars and position you for a more comfortable retirement.
3 Social Security Mistakes That Could Cost You a Fortune
Reading up on Social Security may not be exciting, but it can prove very profitable.
My Biggest Investing Mistake -- and How You Can Avoid It
We all make financial mistakes, but some can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Learn about some big errors and how to avoid a particularly costly one.
3 Reasons to Delay Taking Social Security
Be savvy about Social Security and you might end up with thousands of dollars more each year in retirement.
5 Costly Tax Mistakes to Avoid
If you don't pay attention to taxes, you may end up forking over hundreds (even thousands) of dollars to Uncle Sam that you could have kept for yourself. Here are some blunders to avoid.
The 37 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
Do you live in one of the 13 states that do tax them?