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Oct 11, 2025 by Maurie Backman
Have You Saved Enough to Stop Funding Your Retirement Account?
There may come a point when you've saved enough, but it's important to make absolutely sure.
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Oct 11, 2025 by Christy Bieber
If Your Social Security Check Is Higher Than This, Expect an Above-Average 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
Social Security raises are coming in 2026, and some retirees will get a bigger payment increase than others.
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Oct 11, 2025 by Maurie Backman
2026's Social Security COLA Could Be Larger Than Expected. Don't Jump for Joy.
A more generous raise could come at a serious cost.
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Oct 11, 2025 by Sean Williams
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Will Include a Tariff-Related "Trump Bump" -- Here's How Much Extra You Can Expect
President Trump's tariff and trade policy is set to influence Social Security's "raise" for the upcoming year.
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Oct 11, 2025 by Cory Renauer
3 Reasons Retirees Should Not Enroll in Medicare Advantage for 2026
Here are a few things everyone should understand before enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan.
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Oct 10, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
The Biggest Social Security "Change" of the Year Didn't Actually Happen
Tax time could be a shocker if you don't understand this.
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Oct 10, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
7 Ways an HSA Can Help You Cover Healthcare Costs in Retirement
If you think you can only use your HSA to pay for doctor visits, you could be missing out.
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Oct 10, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Government Shutdown: Will the 2026 Social Security COLA Still Happen?
The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is scheduled to be released Oct. 15.
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Oct 10, 2025 by Maurie Backman
Here's What the Youngest Members of the Workforce Today Have Saved in Their 401(k)s
You may be surprised by their progress.
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Oct 10, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Here's What the Average Social Security Check Will Be for All 68 Million Beneficiaries in 2026
Americans are getting a raise on their Social Security benefits in January.
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Oct 10, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
A Majority of Americans Are in Danger of Making This Expensive Social Security Mistake
It could cost you tens of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.
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Oct 10, 2025 by Maurie Backman
3 Things About Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) All Retirees Need to Know
There's a lot of behind-the-scenes information beneficiaries should be aware of.
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Oct 9, 2025 by Maurie Backman
Tapping Your IRA to Buy a Home? You May Want to Rethink That.
It's tempting, but you may regret it.
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Oct 9, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit and How It Could Change in 2026
The average retiree gets more than $2,000, and here's what to expect next.
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Oct 9, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
The Low-Risk Way to Get Up to a 100% Return on Your 401(k) Contributions
You don't want to miss this opportunity to make saving for retirement a lot easier.
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Oct 9, 2025 by Trevor Jennewine
3 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rule Changes Retirees Must Know Before 2026
With the year drawing to a close, individuals with pre-tax retirement accounts should familiarize themselves with the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules.
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Oct 9, 2025 by Maurie Backman
Retiring Early? How to Avoid Claiming Social Security Right Away.
You may be able to avoid a situation where you slash your monthly benefits for life.
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Oct 8, 2025 by Dana George
Will Medicare Be Affected by the Government Shutdown? Here's What Retirees Need to Know
Medicare is safe, but some of the services you've come to count on may be up in the air.
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Oct 8, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Here's What the 2026 Social Security COLA Will Mean to You
Social Security recipients will get a raise in January. Here's how much to expect.
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Oct 8, 2025 by James Brumley
Late to Retirement Planning? 5 Strategies to Help You Catch Up to Your Peers
You may be behind, but you're not necessarily beyond hope yet. There are some actions you can still take that will matter.
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