Retirement News

I'm a CFP. Here's the Most Common Social Security Mistake I See -- And How to Avoid It

There's a special earnings limit rule that could apply to you.

There are a couple of reasons why this year's raise isn't doing much for retirees.

Sizable savings could be on the way.

With this amount of savings, you need a solid financial plan.

You still have options for putting your money to good use.

Neither option is easy, but each one could give you much bigger benefits later.

With less than 10 years to go, now's the time to map out a game plan.

I would've preferred to get the best of both worlds.

You may end up with a higher-than-expected monthly benefit.

Though the number isn't set in stone, early data provides a clue.

Don't expect your Part D plans to cover these drugs for weight loss anytime soon.

This could hurt Americans just as much as slashing benefits.

Many households may be able to collect up to $2,000 in matching contributions to their IRAs, but they'll need to have relatively low incomes.

It's important to keep these on your radar and know how to address them.

You definitely need to understand this if you're claiming Social Security checks in 2026.

It's important to be flexible, but within reason.

An above-average COLA is almost certainly on the way, but we still don't know exactly how big it will be.

You don't want to shortchange yourself for no good reason.

Do your best to avoid these at all costs.