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Mar 9, 2025 by Adam Levy

If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits

This simple step could make your Social Security claiming decision so much easier.

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Mar 9, 2025 by Maurie Backman

This Popular Social Security Filing Strategy Could Backfire on Retirees

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Mar 9, 2025 by Stefon Walters

41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits

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Mar 9, 2025 by Selena Maranjian

1 No-Brainer Retirement Savings Move That You'll Thank Yourself for Later

Mar 9, 2025 by Stefon Walters

I Absolutely Prefer a Roth IRA to a 401(k) for Retirement Savings. Here's Why.

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Mar 9, 2025 by James Brumley

This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1995, and Here's What It Is Now

The number has grown over time, but did it grow enough?

Mar 9, 2025 by Selena Maranjian

5 Retirement Conversations All Married Couples Should Have Before They Turn 65

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Mar 9, 2025 by Sean Williams

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Estimate Is Climbing -- but There's an Unpleasant Catch

Not all is what it appears to be when it comes to the value of a Social Security dollar.

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Mar 8, 2025 by Selena Maranjian

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 70

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Mar 8, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

This Could Cost Early Social Security Claimers Some -- or All -- of Their Monthly Checks

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Mar 8, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security

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Mar 8, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Social Security Fraud Is Real, but It Might Not Be Happening the Way You Think

Mar 8, 2025 by Selena Maranjian

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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Mar 8, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Could Be Higher Than 2025's. But Retirees Shouldn't Want That

Mar 8, 2025 by Sean Williams

The Grim Reality of President Donald Trump's Social Security Plan

What's popular and well-intentioned isn't always what's financially best for Social Security.

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Mar 7, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks

Mar 7, 2025 by FINRA Staff

Keep the Harmony Alive: Discussing Money and Investing With Your Partner

Managing a relationship is hard enough without having to fight about money.

Mar 7, 2025 by FINRA Staff

What Is Micro-Investing?

Even spare change can gradually grow into a significant sum if saved regularly.

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Mar 7, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Social Security: 1 Outdated Rule That Sorely Needs to Change

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Mar 7, 2025 by Trevor Jennewine

Retirement News

Articles — Page 164

If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits

This Popular Social Security Filing Strategy Could Backfire on Retirees

41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits

1 No-Brainer Retirement Savings Move That You'll Thank Yourself for Later

I Absolutely Prefer a Roth IRA to a 401(k) for Retirement Savings. Here's Why.

This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1995, and Here's What It Is Now

5 Retirement Conversations All Married Couples Should Have Before They Turn 65

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Estimate Is Climbing -- but There's an Unpleasant Catch

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 70

This Could Cost Early Social Security Claimers Some -- or All -- of Their Monthly Checks

Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security

Social Security Fraud Is Real, but It Might Not Be Happening the Way You Think

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

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Could Be Higher Than 2025's. But Retirees Shouldn't Want That

The Grim Reality of President Donald Trump's Social Security Plan

Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks

Keep the Harmony Alive: Discussing Money and Investing With Your Partner

What Is Micro-Investing?

Social Security: 1 Outdated Rule That Sorely Needs to Change

Social Security Is Changing Under President Donald Trump. Here's What Retirees Need to Know.

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