Retirement News

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Articles — Page 166

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

Mar 2, 2025 by James Brumley

6 Great Warren Buffett Quotes That All Retirees Should Read

Plenty of the Oracle of Omaha's wisdom applies to investors of all ages and stages in life.

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Mar 2, 2025 by Maurie Backman

2026's Social Security COLA Is Surprisingly Good News for Retirees

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Mar 2, 2025 by Bram Berkowitz

President Trump's Potential Changes for Social Security So Far: 3 Things You Should Know

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Mar 2, 2025 by Keith Speights

Will President Trump Renege on His Pledge to Not Cut Medicare? 4 Things to Know.

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Mar 2, 2025 by Sean Williams

Is It Better to Collect Social Security at 62 or 70? A Detailed Study Provides a Clear Answer.

One initial collection age -- within the traditional claiming range of 62 to 70 -- gives retirees their best chance to maximize lifetime income from Social Security.

Mar 1, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Here's How Much the Average Tax Refund Would Be Worth If You Invest It Until Retirement

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Mar 1, 2025 by Katie Brockman

Social Security: Data Shows This Is Hands-Down the Best Age to Take Benefits -- but There's a Big Catch

Mar 1, 2025 by James Brumley

37% of Americans Don't Own Stocks. 3 Easy Ways to Become an Investor Today.

You may never be as rich as the uber-wealthy, but you can still reap the same percentage returns that they do on their money.

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Mar 1, 2025 by Maurie Backman