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Articles — Page 165

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Mar 7, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Want the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need

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Mar 6, 2025 by Maurie Backman

3 Reasons Social Security Can't Be Your Only Retirement Income

Mar 6, 2025 by Stefon Walters

What All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2025

Mar 6, 2025 by Katie Brockman

Social Security Prediction: This Move by President Trump Could Hurt Retirees the Most

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Mar 5, 2025 by Katie Brockman

Prediction: These 2 Moves by President Trump Could Affect Future Social Security COLAs

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Mar 5, 2025 by Maurie Backman

3 Reasons to Choose a Roth 401(k) for Your Retirement Savings in 2025

Mar 5, 2025 by Trevor Jennewine

What Social Security Retirees Need to Know About Paying Taxes on Benefits

Mar 5, 2025 by Katie Brockman

This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Americans Earning $50K to $75K per Year

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Mar 5, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Claiming Social Security Spousal Benefits? Here's What Happens When You File Early

Mar 4, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Blindsided by Social Security Benefit Taxes? This Could Make Your Life Easier in 2025.

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Mar 4, 2025 by Maurie Backman

3 Reasons Your Social Security Benefits Might Shrink

Mar 3, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

These Are the 5 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirement

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Mar 3, 2025 by Adam Levy

Your Social Security Benefits Aren't Always Set in Stone Once You Apply. 3 Ways to Get a Bigger Check Beyond the Annual COLA.

You can get more from Social Security as long as you know these rules.

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Mar 3, 2025 by James Brumley

How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $1 Million in Your Retirement Account?

The older you are, the more you're required to withdraw.

Mar 3, 2025 by Stefon Walters

If There's 1 Number in Social Security to Know, Make Sure It's This One. It's Arguably the Most Important

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Mar 3, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Claiming Social Security at 70 Is Risky. Here's Why.

Mar 2, 2025 by James Brumley

Here's How Much You'd Need to Put in Your 401(k) to Save $1 Million in 30 Years

Spoiler alert: The number isn't nearly as big as you might think.

Mar 2, 2025 by Katie Brockman

1 Sneaky Factor That Could Slash Your Social Security -- and Nearly Half of Americans Don't Even Realize It