Retirement News

The Motley Fool's most recent retirement and social security news coverage.

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Apr 25, 2025 by James Brumley

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 75

Comparing yourself to a broad average isn't always helpful, but it can give you some degree of perspective.

Apr 25, 2025 by Bram Berkowitz

I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead.

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Apr 25, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Social Security: 2 Reasons Your Monthly Check Might Be Smaller Than Expected

Apr 25, 2025 by Stefon Walters

President Trump Wants to Eliminate Income Tax on Social Security Benefits, But Here's What Retirees in These 9 States Should Know in the Meantime

Apr 25, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Brace Yourself for the Smallest COLA Since 2021

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Apr 24, 2025 by Selena Maranjian

This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Ages 45 to 54

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Apr 24, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

President Trump Just Made Another Social Security Change That Could Affect More Than 485,000 Americans

Apr 24, 2025 by James Brumley

Retirees Should Have This Much Invested by Age 67

Begin your retirement savings journey with the end in mind.

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Apr 24, 2025 by Maurie Backman

President Trump Just Walked Back 1 of His Key Social Security Rule Changes

Apr 22, 2025 by Maurie Backman

The 1 Thing You Must Do Before Claiming Social Security Benefits

Apr 22, 2025 by Trevor Jennewine

The Social Security 2026 COLA Forecast Just Increased. But There's Bad News for Retirees.

Apr 21, 2025 by Dana George

5 Strategies for Avoiding RMD Errors

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Apr 21, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Try These 3 Moves to Beat the $1,981 Average Social Security Benefit

Apr 21, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Retiring at 60? 3 Pitfalls to Be Mindful Of.

Apr 21, 2025 by James Brumley

The Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k)

Workers with access to a 401(k) plan may want to put a little extra thought into how and where their retirement savings is tucked away in tax-deferring accounts.

Apr 21, 2025 by Justin Pope

Late to Retirement Planning? 4 Strategies to Help You Catch Up to Your Peers.

An estimated 8 in 10 Americans could struggle financially in retirement. Here's how to avoid being part of this statistic.