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May 31, 2026 by Dana George
Why Now May Be a Great Time to Invest, Despite a Red-Hot Market
For long-term investors, waiting out a hot market hasn't made much sense.
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May 31, 2026 by Sean Williams
President Donald Trump's Social Security Double Whammy Can Expedite Its Insolvency
Trump's policies and actions threaten to shorten the timeline to sweeping Social Security benefit cuts.
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May 30, 2026 by Christy Bieber
This One Social Security Rule Changes at Full Retirement Age
Many Social Security rules apply universally, but this rule changes once you hit your FRA.
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May 30, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Can You Live Without Social Security for 1 Month? Here's How That Could Pay Off Big Time.
A short wait could lead to permanently larger checks.
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May 30, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Is It Smart to Claim Social Security Early When the Stock Market Is Volatile? Here Are the Pros and Cons.
It's a tricky situation, so it's important to understand the consequences of your choice before acting.
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May 30, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The Average 401(k) Balance in 2025 May Surprise You
The number may not be what you were expecting.
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May 30, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Applying for Social Security in 2026? 3 Things to Know About Your First Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Before 2027.
Your first COLA might be quite a bit bigger than average.
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May 30, 2026 by James Brumley
You're Making a Huge Mistake if You Keep All Retirement Savings in an IRA or 401(k)
The premise seems brilliant on the surface, but look at the matter from another angle. Every upside has its downside.
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May 30, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Here's How Much You Should Have Saved in Your 401(k) by 55
There's no one-size-fits-all number, but these numbers can help you think about your goals.
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May 30, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Some Working Seniors Could See a Social Security Boost in 2027, and It's Not Because of the COLA
This could be a huge help to you next year.
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May 30, 2026 by James Brumley
How Inflation Is Quietly Eating Into Your Social Security Check This Year
Prices have continued to soar even after retirees saw the amount of their benefits payment grow at the beginning of this year.
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May 30, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
How to Recession-Proof Your Retirement Income Before Summer 2026
High energy prices have investors worried about a recession; these businesses should survive the hit just fine.
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May 30, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Median Home Prices Are Dropping. Here's What That Means for Retirees Trying to Relocate.
There's a lot to think about when deciding whether it's time to move.
SSBenefits
May 30, 2026 by Dana George
How to Check If You're Getting the Right Social Security Benefit Amount
Given the number of Americans who receive Social Security benefits, it would be shocking if the Social Security Administration didn't occasionally get it wrong.
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May 30, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's 2027 COLA Is Shaping Up to Be a Good News/Bad News Situation
It's a mixed bag all around.
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May 29, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
A Large 2027 Social Security COLA Could Be Coming. Here's Why That Might Not Be Good News.
Your benefit boost may not go as far as you'd hoped.
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May 29, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Here's How Medicare Beneficiaries Can Get GLP-1 Coverage for Weight Loss in 2026
It will get easier in a few weeks.
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May 29, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Too Many Married Couples Miss This Massive Opportunity to Boost Their Social Security Benefits
There's no good reason not to do this.
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May 29, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Concerned About Market Volatility? You May Want to Start Thinking About Your 2026 Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Now.
Putting this behind you now will give you one less thing to worry about later.
Rising Inflation
May 29, 2026 by Dana George
Safeguard Your Savings: Top Strategies for Older Americans Amid Rising Inflation
There's no reason to let inflation get the best of your retirement account. Do this instead.
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