Retirement News

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Articles — Page 174

Feb 8, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Retiring in 2025? 3 Important Moves to Make Now

Feb 8, 2025 by Dana George

3 Ways a Solo 401(k) Can Save Your Retirement

Whether you're self-employed now or plan to start a small business in retirement, a Solo 401(k) is an ideal way to keep your investments flowing. Here's how.

Feb 8, 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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Feb 8, 2025 by James Brumley

If I Could Tell Everyone Saving For Retirement 1 Thing, I'd Tell Them to Do This With Their 401(k)

Even choosing the very best investment options still won't provide you with the kind of returns you'll get with this one simple move.

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Feb 8, 2025 by Maurie Backman

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

Feb 8, 2025 by Keith Speights

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

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Feb 8, 2025 by Katie Brockman

This Is the Average 401(k) Balance by Salary -- Plus 1 Nearly Effortless Way to Save More

Feb 8, 2025 by Sean Williams

President Donald Trump Wants to Change Social Security, but It Comes With a Potentially Big Cost to Retirees

Shortsighted actions can have big-time consequences for retired workers.

Feb 7, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

3 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know

Feb 7, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP

Over 3 Million Retirees' Social Security Benefits Are About to Increase -- Here's What You Need to Know

The Social Security Fairness Act could give some retirees a big raise.

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Feb 7, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Social Security: The Stealth Way You May Be Getting Double Taxed

It's a point of contention for many Americans receiving benefits.

Feb 7, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

Here's How Much the Average Woman Gets From Social Security

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Feb 6, 2025 by Stefon Walters

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 62

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Feb 6, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

5 Reasons Florida Is the Best State for Retirees -- and 4 Others Worth Considering, Too

Feb 6, 2025 by Stefon Walters

This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 2005, and Here's What It Is Now

Feb 6, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP

If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security in 2025, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits

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Feb 6, 2025 by Maurie Backman

Claiming Social Security at 62 Isn't the Risky Move You Might Think It Is. Here's Why.

Don't assume you'll regret your decision to take benefits early.