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Social Security Retirees Face Unexpected Downside of Early Retirement
Retiring early could cause you to get a smaller benefit for reasons that may not be on your radar.
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Too Many Retirees Are Spending Without a Plan. Why This Matters.
If you don't have a strategy for taking money out of your retirement accounts, your accounts could run dry too soon.
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Looking to Boost Your Retirement Fund? This Simple Monthly Habit Can Help
Don't leave money on the table -- if you have a company-sponsored 401(k) you could have some free retirement cash waiting for you.
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A Huge Social Security Announcement Is Coming in Less Than a Month. Are You Prepared?
It's news that could have a huge impact on your monthly retirement budget.
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The more you can invest, and the sooner, the more quickly you can achieve millionairehood.
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The 2025 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Deadline Draws Near. Should Retirees Make Withdrawals Now or Wait Until December?
There is no best time to take a required minimum distribution (RMD), but delaying until December can maximize tax-deferred growth and potentially eliminate the need for quarterly estimated payments.
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Sep 21, 2025 by Sean Williams
70 Million Social Security Beneficiaries Are Set for a "Trump Bump" in 2026 (but It's Not Expected to Amount to Much)
President Donald Trump's tariff policy is expected to have a modest impact on Social Security's "raise" for the upcoming year.
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If you've claimed Social Security too early and regret it, you may be able to turn back the clock.
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3 Social Security Spousal Benefit Misconceptions That Could Cost You Dearly
You don't want to sign up without understanding this.
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The Social Security Rule That Shocks Older Workers
Older workers who want to claim Social Security may be surprised to discover there's a limit to how much they can work without losing some of their Social Security checks.
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Should You Open an HSA to Prepare for Healthcare Costs in Retirement?
A health savings account provides powerful benefits and can be a great way to cover your medical costs as a retiree.
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A Big Social Security Change Is Coming on Sept. 30. Here's What Retirees Need to Know.
This change represents the end of an era for Social Security.
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2026's Social Security COLA Is Shaping Up to Be a No-Win Situation for Retirees
A larger Social Security raise comes at a cost.
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Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Track to Make History -- and It Still Won't Be Enough for Retirees
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If you're on SNAP benefits, it's time to brace for change.
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If I Could Tell Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security Right Now, It Would Be This
Don't miss this critical opportunity to maximize your lifetime benefit.
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Sep 19, 2025 by Christy Bieber
Why the Age When You Claim Social Security Matters So Much
Your decision on when to claim benefits could add (or subtract) hundreds of dollars per month from your monthly checks.
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Sep 19, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
2 Little-Known Retirement Account Benefits Exclusively for Those 50 and Up
Older adults can take advantage of special perks that help them save more and access their retirement funds easier.
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