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Mar 30, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Claiming Social Security at 62 Will Shrink Your Benefits. Here's Why You Should Do It Anyway.

Mar 30, 2025 by Dana George

What These Social Security Administration Changes Mean to You

Mar 30, 2025 by Keith Speights

Is Social Security Facing a "Five-Alarm Fire" Because of President Trump's Policies?: 4 Things to Know

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Mar 30, 2025 by Sean Williams

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Should Be Historic -- but It's Not Great News for Retirees

A history-making moment for Social Security's 2026 COLA is likely to be overshadowed by other challenges.

Mar 30, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Here's Why This Popular Rule of Thumb Won't Work for My Retirement Savings

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Mar 29, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Fixing Social Security Isn't Easy. You Can Try It Yourself.

Mar 29, 2025 by James Brumley

Here's Last Year's Average 401(k) Contribution

Most workers are taking full advantage of the workplace-offered savings option, and are well rewarded for doing so.

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Mar 29, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Turning 65 in 2025? 2 Important Things You Need to Know

Mar 29, 2025 by James Brumley

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

In this age range, your retirement is in sight on the horizon, but it's not too late to change your financial course for the better.

Mar 29, 2025 by Keith Speights

5 Social Security Changes President Trump's Team Has Enacted So Far. How Might They Impact You?

Mar 29, 2025 by Dana George

The Latest on What President Trump Is Saying About Medicaid

Mar 29, 2025 by Justin Pope

Here's How Much You'd Need to Put in Your IRA to Save $1,273,603 in 30 Years

The statistics show that most Americans aren't saving nearly enough for retirement.

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Mar 29, 2025 by Maurie Backman

3 Reasons You Don't Want to Retire on Just Social Security

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Mar 29, 2025 by Sean Williams

Is President Donald Trump Coming for Your Social Security Check?

The answer is crystal clear.

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Mar 28, 2025 by James Brumley

Avoid These 5 Common Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Mistakes

A little confusion over something that's seemingly simple can end up taking a costly toll when not handled properly.

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Mar 28, 2025 by Selena Maranjian

5 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rule Changes That Happened for This Year

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Mar 28, 2025 by Maurie Backman

2 Surprising Ways You Can Get More Social Security After You've Claimed Benefits

Mar 28, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP

2 Big Social Security Changes Coming on March 31

The SSA is making a couple of changes seniors should be aware of.

Mar 28, 2025 by Bram Berkowitz

The No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62

Mar 28, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP