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Chuck Saletta

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Chuck Saletta is a Motley Fool contributor. His investing style has been inspired by Benjamin Graham's Value Investing strategy.

Recent Articles by Chuck Saletta

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Dec 26, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

How Ugly Can the Bond Rout Get?

Because of the way bonds react to interest rate changes, some high-quality bonds can fall around 15%-20% from a single percentage point increase in interest rates.

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Dec 25, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

Social Security's Next Big Challenge Will Come in 2020

According to the most recent Social Security Trustees Report, 2020 is the year that the program will start becoming a net drag on the Treasury.

Retirement Plan High Priority List -- GettyImages-171376058

Dec 22, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

5 Financial Steps You Should Take Before You Retire

You know there are big changes coming for you. These moves will help you build a solid foundation for a financial plan for the next stage of your life.

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Dec 12, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

The Best Time to Start Saving for Your Retirement

If you haven't started saving yet, there's no time like the present.

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Dec 5, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

How Much Free Money Are You Passing Up?

Your employer might have money it wants to hand you that you're passing up. The catch? To get that cash, you first need to contribute to your 401(k) plan.

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Dec 2, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

This Retirement Window Will Soon Slam Shut

401(k), 403(b), and Thrift Savings Plan contributions must be made by Dec. 31 to count as 2016 contributions to your retirement plan.

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Nov 29, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

15 Minutes That Will Help You Retire Richer

It will likely take you around 15 minutes to sign up for your 401(k) at work, and those 15 minutes may be the most important of your financial life.

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Nov 24, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

Will Social Security Cost You More in 2017?

Social Security's wage base is increasing in 2017, raising taxes on people earning more than $118,500. Social Security beneficiaries may also see their taxes increase, depending on their combined income.

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Dec 2, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

Ready for Medicare? Not Until You Read This

Once you're on the government's health insurance plan, your health care costs will be subsidized, but you can still expect to pay a substantial amount on your own.

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Nov 14, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

Social Security's 2017 Raise Is Tiny -- and You Won't See It Anyway

Medicare premium increases will likely eat through most Social Security recipients' very modest inflation adjustment in 2017.

Senior looking at computer screen with growth chart (stocks and investments)

Nov 6, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

Why Retirees Should Own Stocks

Owning stocks to cover your longer-term retirement needs can help improve your odds of assuring your investments last as long as your retirement does.

Senior man and woman, social security superimposed over dollar bill

Oct 24, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

How Big Will My Social Security Check Be?

Your Social Security benefit check is based on your or your spouse's earnings history. The Social Security Administration is happy to share with you its best estimate of what you'll receive.

GettyImages-481744096 -- senior couple with piggy bank

Oct 23, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

The 10 Most Important Years of Your Retirement Plan

If you want a successful retirement, the last few years just before you call it quits through the first few years after you've retired are critical to your ultimate financial success.

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Nov 1, 2018 by Chuck Saletta

Can You Live on Social Security Alone?

The typical Social Security retirement payment is barely enough to keep a person above the poverty level. If you want your golden years to be financially comfortable, you'll need more than what Social Security can provide on its own.

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Oct 17, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

The Worst Stock You Could Buy for Your Retirement

It could be a great company to work for. It might even turn out to be a decent investment. And there's a decent chance you'll end up owning shares anyway. But the risks of relying too heavily on this particular company's stock to carry you through your golden years outweigh the potential benefits of ownership.

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Oct 9, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

In Your 50s and Haven't Started Saving Yet? Here's How You Can Retire Comfortably

Once you're in your 50s, time may no longer be your ally when it comes to building your retirement nest egg, but you still have a handful of tools at your disposal to build a comfortable retirement.

GettyImages-505921032 -- Senior couple with champaign

Sep 30, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

Is a Million-Dollar Retirement in Your Reach?

A million dollars may very well be in your future, if you're able to sock away enough money, regularly enough, for a long enough period of time and earn a reasonable rate of return on it.

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Sep 20, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

4 Reasons Kinder Morgan's Stock Could Rise

Pipeline giant Kinder Morgan has seen a stellar increase in its stock price thus far in 2016. It has a ways to go before it retests its former highs, but there are at least four good reasons to believe it can get there at some point.

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Sep 17, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

4 Reasons Kinder Morgan's Stock Could Fall

Pipeline giant Kinder Morgan may be in a better spot today than it was this time last year, but that doesn't mean it's a risk-free investment.

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Sep 13, 2016 by Chuck Saletta

Kinder Morgan's Biggest Win in 2016 So Far

Pipeline giant Kinder Morgan had a rough ending to 2015. What it has been able to accomplish thus far into 2016 is a testament to its incredibly strong operating discipline.

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