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Aug 8, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
If You've Saved This Much for Retirement by Age 70, You're Ahead of the Game
If you are targeting the highest Social Security payout, you'll wait until 70 to start collecting.
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Aug 7, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The Average 401(k) Balance for Americans Ages 65 to 69 May Surprise You
It's probably not the number you expect.
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Aug 7, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Over 50? Don't Botch This New 401(k) Rule.
A key 401(k) update may be something you need to know about.
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Aug 7, 2026 by Adam Levy
Mark Your Calendar: Aug. 12 Is an Important Date for Social Security Retirement Beneficiaries
Next year's benefits will be partially determined by a new data set published this month.
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Aug 7, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Can You Retire Comfortably on $750,000? Here's the Reality.
The answer depends a lot on you.
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Aug 7, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's COLA Announcement Was Delayed Last October. Will the Same Thing Happen Again This Year?
Social Security recipients don't want that key information postponed.
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Aug 7, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
We're Just Days Away From a Huge Piece of News for the 2027 Social Security COLA
The 2027 Social Security COLA will soon start to come into focus.
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Aug 7, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Scenarios Where Claiming Social Security at 70 Absolutely Pays Off
While waiting doesn't always make sense, these situations could warrant a later claim.
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Aug 6, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Here's Why the 2027 Social Security COLA Could Be Lower Than Expected
The announcement date isn't far off now, but it's important to check your expectations.
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Aug 6, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Think an HSA Is Just for Healthcare Expenses? Here's Why You're Wrong
There's a lot more to the story.
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Aug 6, 2026 by Stefon Walters
Social Security Faces 3 Historic Milestones With Its 2027 COLA
Recipients will likely appreciate the nice boost, but at what cost?
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Aug 6, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Retiring at 55? 3 Key Things You Need to Know.
Retiring early has its perks, but there are some pitfalls to be aware of.
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Aug 6, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
If You've Saved This Much for Retirement by Age 40, You're Ahead of the Game
Give yourself a pat on the back if you've achieved this major retirement milestone.
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Aug 6, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Working at 70: What It Means for Your Social Security Checks
It's crucial to understand what happens when you continue to hold down a job.
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Aug 5, 2026 by Maurie Backman
4 Ways to Lower Your Healthcare Costs in Retirement So They Don't Upend Your Budget
There are steps you can take to make one giant expense less of a burden.
Medicare Part D
Aug 5, 2026 by Dana George
Medicare Part D Premium Shock: How Seniors Can Prepare for the End of the Subsidy
If you've been a beneficiary of the 2025-2026 Medicare Part D subsidy, now's a good time to budget for a premium boost.
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Aug 5, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 62
The typical benefit for Social Security's earliest claimers may not be what you expect.
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Aug 5, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Things to Do if the Stock Market Crashes as Soon as You Retire
It may seem like a nightmare scenario, but there are ways to salvage it.
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Aug 5, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
3 Ways to Supplement Your Social Security Income Before 2026 Ends
Social Security is usually not enough to be a retiree's sole source of income.
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Aug 5, 2026 by Dana George
What History's Highest Social Security COLAs Can Tell You Today
Because of how they're calculated, COLAs rarely allow recipients to "get ahead." Here's why.
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