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Christy Bieber

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Former college teacher. Textbook contributor. Personal finance writer. Passionate advocate of smart money moves to achieve financial success.

Recent Articles by Christy Bieber

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Mar 12, 2024 by Christy Bieber

You'll Never Guess What the Average Social Security Benefit Is in 2024

The average Social Security benefit may be lower than you expect since these benefits are designed to play only a partial role in supporting you in retirement.

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Mar 12, 2024 by Christy Bieber

What All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2024

A few key facts can help you make smart choices about how much you work and spend.

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Mar 11, 2024 by Christy Bieber

If You Aren't Doing This Right Now, You May Never Be Ready to Retire

If you aren't regularly saving in a retirement plan, it may be difficult to amass enough investments to supplement your Social Security benefits.

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Mar 10, 2024 by Christy Bieber

This Is the Single Worst Reason to Claim Social Security Early

Claiming Social Security because you think benefits will run dry could backfire big time.

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Mar 10, 2024 by Christy Bieber

3 Reasons You Probably Won't Get the Maximum Social Security Benefit

The maximum Social Security benefit is out of reach for all but a few workers because you have to earn so much and work so long in order to get it.

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Mar 10, 2024 by Christy Bieber

3 Ways to Make Your Future Social Security Check Bigger

Want a larger Social Security check in retirement? Taking these steps now -- including increasing your income -- will help get you there.

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Mar 10, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Getting Ready to Retire? 4 Things to Consider Before Making the Move

Before retiring, you need a clear understanding of a few crucial facts, like where your money will come from and more.

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Mar 10, 2024 by Christy Bieber

You Should Have About 6X Your Salary Invested for Retirement by 50 Years Old. 4 Tips to Help You Get There, Even if You're Behind.

Having six times your salary saved for retirement by your 50s can help ensure you're on track to support yourself -- but if you aren't there yet, automating your savings could help.

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Mar 10, 2024 by Christy Bieber

3 Ways You Could Shrink Your Social Security Checks by Mistake

If you earn too much before full retirement age, or make these other choices, your Social Security benefits could be smaller.

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Feb 27, 2024 by Christy Bieber

What Are Fractional Shares?

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Feb 22, 2024 by Christy Bieber

How Much Social Security Did High- and Low-Income Retirees Get in 2023?

There's a big gap between what the highest- and lowest-earning retirees get.

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Feb 22, 2024 by Christy Bieber

3 Really Great Reasons for Claiming Social Security at 62

While claiming Social Security at 62 means your benefit will be smaller, there are some perks that can't be overlooked.

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Feb 21, 2024 by Christy Bieber

This Technique for Boosting Social Security Benefits Got Less Powerful in 2024

You can earn delayed retirement credits to boost Social Security benefits, but this strategy isn't going to earn as much extra income in 2024.

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Feb 21, 2024 by Christy Bieber

High Earners Average $17,521 More in Social Security Than Low Earners, But Lower Earners Get More of Their Money Back. Here's Why

While high earners have a larger benefit on paper, they're actually getting less of their money back from Social Security for a few simple reasons.

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Feb 20, 2024 by Christy Bieber

3 Ways Changes to Social Security's Full Retirement Age Hurts Future Retirees

With full retirement age moving later, retirees will have to wait longer to claim benefits -- along with a few other big downsides.

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Feb 20, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Turning 66 This Year? Did You Know You Got a Social Security Benefits Cut?

If you turn 66 this year, your full retirement age is now later, so you'll either have to take a cut to benefits or pass up a few extra months of income.

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Feb 20, 2024 by Christy Bieber

3 Social Security Changes in 2024 You Need to Know About and May Not Have Noticed Yet

Both current and future retirees could be affected by Social Security changes happening this year -- and you may have missed these important ones.

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Feb 19, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Think Twice Before You Make This Social Security Move if You Care About Your Spouse

You could leave your spouse in a tough position if you end up shrinking their Social Security survivor benefits with your early benefits claim.

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Feb 19, 2024 by Christy Bieber

The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70

Taking Social Security long before 70 could be important to preserve your savings -- you don't want to drain your account dry.

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Feb 19, 2024 by Christy Bieber

4 Social Security Facts to Know Now, Even If Retirement Is Years Away

There are things you need to know while you're working that will impact your future retirement benefits, so check them out now.

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