Aug 17, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFPWondering What to Expect for Next Year's Social Security COLA? Here's What History Says Could Be Coming in 2026.You don't have to wait until the official announcement to get some idea of what to expect next year.
Aug 17, 2025 by Selena MaranjianOh No -- You Might Live to 100! That Could Be Great, but How Will You Not Run Out of Money?A surprising percent of Americans will reach age 100 -- and you might be one of them.
Aug 17, 2025 by Adam LevySocial Security Just Received Its First Data Point to Determine the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Here's Where Things Stand Now.The official COLA is still two months away, but July's inflation data has led multiple experts to the same prediction.
Aug 17, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFPCan You Retire a Millionaire Investing Just $10 a Day? The Answer Is Yes -- Here's the Math"Slow and steady" can really add up over time.
Aug 17, 2025 by Dana GeorgeThe One Big Problem With IRAsIRAs are one of the most popular investment vehicles available, but they do have a not-so-attractive trait.
Aug 17, 2025 by Selena Maranjian3 Steps to Take to Collect the $5,108 Max Monthly Social Security Check in RetirementYou may not achieve the maximum, but you might still be able to boost your benefits.
Aug 17, 2025 by Keith SpeightsIs This the Perfect Age to Start Collecting Social Security?Claiming Social Security at 65 could be close enough to perfect for many seniors. But so could any age between 62 and 70.
Aug 17, 2025 by Maurie BackmanSocial Security Cuts May Be Coming. Do These 3 Things to Get Ready.The sooner you prepare, the less painful they might be.
Aug 17, 2025 by Sean WilliamsPresident Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" Will Speed Up the Timeline to Social Security Benefit Cuts, New Analysis FindsTrump's flagship tax and spending law is expected to have a material (and adverse) impact on America's leading retirement program.
Aug 16, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFPSocial Security Trustees Say the Program Can Pay All Benefits Until 2034. It Might Be Too OptimisticBig changes are coming, whether we want them or not.
Aug 16, 2025 by James BrumleyThe No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62There are several strategic ones, but the best reason to file early is a lifestyle- and practicality-minded one.
Aug 16, 2025 by Maurie BackmanSeniors on Social Security Just Got Some Great News About 2026's COLA -- or Did They?There's an update on next year's raise that retirees should know about.
Aug 16, 2025 by Keith SpeightsIt's Official: Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" Will Deplete Social Security Funds FasterThere's at least one ugly ramification of the president's "Big, Beautiful Bill."
Aug 16, 2025 by Sean WilliamsSocial Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Appears to Be a No-Win Scenario for RetireesNot even a first-of-the-century cost-of-living adjustment milestone will be enough to prop up retired-worker beneficiaries.
Aug 16, 2025 by Maurie BackmanThe Average 401(k) Balance Among Retirees 65 and Older May Surprise YouThe number probably isn't what you expect.
Aug 15, 2025 by Dana GeorgeWhat's the Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k)?Most 401(k)s are pretax, have an impressive history of strong growth, and are easy to sign up for -- but they do have drawbacks.
Aug 15, 2025 by Selena MaranjianHow Investing Just $10 a Day Could Make You a Millionaire by RetirementYes, $10 per day can really get you there -- but it will take a while.
Aug 15, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP2 Big Reasons the 2026 Social Security COLA Might Not Be EnoughThe good news is the average retiree could get a $54 monthly raise. But there's more to it.
Aug 15, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP4 Things President Trump Isn't Telling You About the OBBB's "No Tax on Social Security Benefits"Senior taxes will look different this year, but not because Social Security benefits are suddenly tax-free.
Aug 15, 2025 by Maurie BackmanRetiring? 3 Social Security Traps to AvoidIf you're not careful, you could end up making retirement harder on yourself.