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Mar 23, 2025 by Keith Speights

Here's the Biggest Threat President Trump's Policies Present for Social Security -- and It Has Nothing to Do With Elon Musk and DOGE

Mar 23, 2025 by Dana George

5 Facts That'll Make You Wonder Why Everyone Doesn't Have a Traditional IRA

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Mar 23, 2025 by Sean Williams

Social Security's Latest 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update Is a Double Whammy for Retirees

The February inflation report brings a double dose of bad news for Social Security beneficiaries.

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Mar 22, 2025 by Adam Levy

President Trump's Biggest Social Security Proposal Could Be Bad News for Retirees

A small short-term benefit could end up costing much more in the long run.

Mar 22, 2025 by James Brumley

5 Ways to Use Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Strategically in Retirement

There's still every reason to make the most of every dollar at this later stage of life, and you've got plenty of ways to continue doing so.

Mar 22, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP

Here's a Complete Plan to Fix Social Security in the United States

Social Security is expected to run out of money within a decade, but it isn't beyond repair.

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Mar 22, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment May Surprise Retirees

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Mar 22, 2025 by Katie Brockman

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 62

Mar 22, 2025 by Dana George

2 Traditional IRA Quirks You Should Plan for Now

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Mar 22, 2025 by Stefon Walters

3 Benefits of Using a Living Trust to Pass an Inheritance to Your Family

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Mar 22, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Billions in Retroactive Social Security Benefits Should Go Out Soon. Here's Who Could Benefit the Most.

Mar 22, 2025 by Maurie Backman

The Average 401(k) Balance for Americans 45 to 54 May Surprise You

Mar 22, 2025 by Sean Williams

Prediction: President Donald Trump Is Going to Break His Social Security Promise, and These 16 Words Prove It

Donald Trump's pledge to not cut Social Security isn't entirely accurate.

Mar 21, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP

Here's the Average Social Security Benefit for Ages 62, 65, 67, and 70

You might be surprised the difference age makes in Social Security benefits.

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Mar 21, 2025 by Katie Brockman

3 Retirement Moves to Make in Case a Recession Is Looming

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Mar 21, 2025 by Selena Maranjian

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65

Mar 21, 2025 by Stefon Walters

How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $100,000 in Your Retirement Account?

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Mar 21, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Why Social Security Cuts Aren't Worrying Me -- Even Though They Should

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Mar 20, 2025 by Selena Maranjian

It's True: These 13 States Don't Tax Retirement Income

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