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Aug 2, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Your 12-Months-Till-Retirement Countdown: 5 Crucial Moves to Make.
Check all of these off your list to approach retirement with more confidence.
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Aug 2, 2026 by Keith Speights
What Will Your 2027 Social Security COLA Really Be? Here Are the Best Estimates Right Now.
There is some good news for retirees with the latest 2027 Social Security COLA projections.
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Aug 2, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Claiming Social Security at 70 Could Shortchange You. Here's the Math.
Delaying your claim as long as possible isn't always the smartest move.
Senior fraud
Aug 2, 2026 by Dana George
FBI Reveals a 59% Surge in Senior Fraud Losses: Can This New Bill in Congress Help Seniors Fight Back?
The House has passed a bill meant to protect older Americans from losing money to fraudsters. Here's how it would work.
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Aug 1, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Inflation Could Wreck Your Retirement. Here's How to Avoid Letting That Happen.
It's a perpetual risk but one you can mitigate.
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Aug 1, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
These 8 States Tax Social Security Benefits. Is Your State One of Them?
Most states do not tax Social Security, but the federal government does.
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Aug 1, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Think Running Out of Money Is Your Biggest Retirement Risk? The Opposite Could Happen.
In an attempt to preserve your savings, you might limit your options.
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Aug 1, 2026 by Sean Williams
A Sizable "Trump Bump" for Social Security's 2027 COLA May Put America's Leading Retirement Program in Dire Straits
The (projected) fifth-largest raise in the last 36 years could accelerate the timeline to sweeping benefit cuts.
Tariffs
Aug 1, 2026 by Dana George
The Impact Trump's Tariffs Are Having on Your 401(k)
Tariffs impact more than inflation. Here's how they may also be affecting your retirement account.
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Aug 1, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Claiming Social Security at 62 Might Pay You Less Per Month and in Your Lifetime. Here's Why You May Want to Do It Anyway.
An early filing may not be the unwise move you think it is.
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Aug 1, 2026 by Keith Speights
Social Security Uses a Flawed Inflation Formula for Retirees -- but Right Now, It Doesn't Matter Much
A structural issue with how Social Security COLAs are calculated isn't hurting retirees much this year for one simple reason.
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Jul 31, 2026 by Christy Bieber
What the Senior Citizens League's Latest COLA Prediction Means for Your Planning
The Senior Citizens League is predicting a large COLA, but that's not necessarily good news.
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Jul 31, 2026 by FINRA Staff
Understanding Tax-Advantaged Investment Accounts
Learn how to differentiate between "pre-tax," "tax-deferred," "tax-free" and "tax-exempt" accounts.
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Jul 31, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
2027 Social Security COLA Update: There's Good News and Bad News
A large COLA could be coming, but it may still leave you wanting more.
RMD
Jul 31, 2026 by Dana George
Skip the Penalty: 3 Smart Ways to Reduce or Eliminate RMDs Without Getting Burned
No matter how you feel about required minimum distributions, they are mandatory.
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Jul 31, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's Downgraded COLA Forecast for 2027 Could Have an Unexpected Upside
A smaller raise could have a silver lining.
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Jul 30, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Don't Want to Take Your 2026 RMDs? Go Ahead and Skip Them for These Accounts.
This could help keep your tax bill more manageable this year.
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Jul 30, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The Average 401(k) Balance Among Americans 70 and Older May Surprise You
The typical savings balance may not be what you expect.
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Jul 30, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
The Sneaky Way Your RMDs Could Cost You Some of Your Social Security Benefits
Your tax bill could look a lot bigger than you were expecting because of this.
Planning
Jul 30, 2026 by Dana George
How Planning for Retirement Can Protect Your Mental Health
Planning for retirement improves more than your bank account.
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