Retirement News

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Jul 25, 2025 by Keith Speights

Can You Retire a Millionaire by Investing Just $10 a Day? The Answer Is Yes--Here's the Math.

Becoming a millionaire retiree isn't out of the question for many Americans.

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Jul 25, 2025 by Maurie Backman

I'm Not Wasting Time Worrying About Social Security Cuts. Here's What I'm Doing Instead

Jul 24, 2025 by Dana George

Are You Making These 4 Common Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Mistakes?

Jul 24, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

What's the 1 Thing All Retirees Should Do Before Claiming Social Security in 2025?

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Jul 24, 2025 by Adam Levy

Millions of Retirees Might Not Receive Any Noticeable Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026

As medical costs climb faster than ever, many seniors are being left without net benefit bumps.

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Jul 24, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Tired of Banking on Social Security COLAs? Here's What to Do Instead

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Jul 23, 2025 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Gen Z Is Lagging Behind in How Much They Save for Retirement, According to a Recent Report. Here's Just How Wide the Gap Is.

Jul 23, 2025 by Dana George

Here's How to Tell if You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits

Jul 23, 2025 by Dana George

Private Equity Groups Want a Piece of Your 401(k)

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Jul 23, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Hate Retirement? Here's Your Game Plan.

Jul 23, 2025 by Trevor Jennewine

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Likely to Be Bad News for Retirees

Jul 22, 2025 by Bram Berkowitz

Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security

Jul 22, 2025 by James Brumley

Which 13 States Don't Tax Retirement Income?

A major change in where you live could save you up to a few thousand bucks per year.

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Jul 22, 2025 by Maurie Backman

I'm Decades Away From Retirement. Here's Why I Still Have a Large Pile of Cash in My Portfolio

Jul 22, 2025 by Stefon Walters

Do Your Retirement Savings Stack Up to the Average? Here's How Much Vanguard Says Americans Had Saved Last Year.

Jul 22, 2025 by Trevor Jennewine

Social Security Benefit Cuts Will Hit Some Retirees in Late July. Will Your Benefit Payment Be Impacted?

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Jul 21, 2025 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

86% of Vanguard 401(k) Plans Now Offer Employer Matching Contributions. Are You Taking Advantage of This Benefit?

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Jul 21, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

What's the Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k)?

Jul 21, 2025 by Stefon Walters

3 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know

Jul 21, 2025 by Chris Neiger