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Articles — Page 167

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

I Wish More People Knew About This Social Security Rule

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Mar 1, 2025 by Sean Williams

Opinion: President Donald Trump's Social Security Promise Would Cripple the Program

What's popular isn't always what's financially best for Social Security.

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Feb 28, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Here's the Average Social Security Benefit in Every State

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Feb 28, 2025 by Stefon Walters

Building Your Retirement Savings? 1 Easy Trick to Help You Earn Exponential Wealth.

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Feb 28, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Living Off Social Security Alone Might Be Doable, but Here's Why I Wouldn't Try It

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Feb 28, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

President Trump's Plan to End Social Security Benefit Taxes Could Save the Average Senior Household $3,000 in Annual Taxes -- but There's a Downside, Too

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Feb 27, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

3 Retirement Realities the FIRE Movement May Not Prepare You For

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Feb 27, 2025 by Dana George

6 Ways to Maximize your 401(k), Even if You Don't Think You Can Afford To

If you're living paycheck-to-paycheck, saving for retirement may appear unrealistic. But don't want to throw in the towel just yet. Here are some ways to build a 401(k), even when it feels impossible.

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Feb 27, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Social Security's Richest Beneficiaries All Understand These 3 Critical Factors for Maximizing Checks

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Feb 27, 2025 by Adam Levy

The Early 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast Just Changed, and It Could Pleasantly Surprise Many Retirees

Lower inflation could actually be good for retirees, even if it keeps future Social Security increases in check.

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