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Jul 19, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Social Security Might Get a 3.8% COLA Boost in 2027, but Some Recipients May See Smaller Gains
For several reasons, annual cost-of-living adjustments are often not as much as many seniors need.
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Jul 19, 2026 by Maurie Backman
2027 Social Security COLA Gets a Downgrade: What Retirees Need to Brace For
Benefits may not rise as much as expected in the new year.
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Jul 18, 2026 by James Brumley
Here's How Much Income You Can Get With a $100,000 Annuity
The numbers aren't etched in stone, but they're an approximate idea of what to expect at this time.
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Jul 18, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons a Phased Retirement Is Smarter Than Going All-In
It could pay to ease your way into that stage of life.
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Jul 18, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
The Social Security Cut Everyone Fears Is Not the Biggest Threat to Your Retirement
An impending cut to Social Security benefits is bad, but another challenge for retirees is a more pressing matter.
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Jul 18, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The 4% Rule Is Far From Dead. Here's How to Make It Work for You.
The advice still has merit provided you understand a key nuance.
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Jul 18, 2026 by Sean Williams
Social Security's Historic 2027 COLA Just Disappeared, but the Program's First Silver Lining Since 2023 Remains on Track
Resetting Social Security's projected raise next year is only part of the story.
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Jul 18, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
9 Social Security Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Money
One of these blunders could cost you 50% of your monthly Social Security benefit.
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Jul 18, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security at 70 Isn't a No-Brainer. Here's Where It Could Backfire.
Claiming benefits as late as possible doesn't always pay off.
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Jul 18, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
Social Security's 2027 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. There's Bad News and Good News for Retirees.
Retirees on Social Security may get a smaller COLA than previously expected next year, but benefits may retain their purchasing power for the first time in several years.
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Jul 17, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Think Stocks Are Too Risky for Your Retirement Savings? Why Dumping Them Completely Is a Huge Mistake
The "safe" choice for your portfolio may be anything but.
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Jul 17, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
The Backwards Social Security COLA Rule That Will Probably Short-Change Seniors (Again) in 2027
This baffling decision has cost seniors for years.
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Jul 17, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Social Security's Payroll Tax Rate Could Increase. Here's Why I'd Rather That Happen Sooner Rather Than Later.
I don't love paying taxes any more than you do, but in this case, a tax increase now is the lesser of two evils.
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Jul 17, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Medicare Open Enrollment Is 3 Months Away: 3 Key Moves to Make Now to Prepare
It pays to get the ball rolling ahead of time.
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Jul 17, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
There's More Than 1 Way to Cut Social Security Benefits. 3 Ways Seniors Could Get Less in the Future.
Stay alert for potential cuts in all these different forms.
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Jul 17, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
It's Not Just Smaller Monthly Benefits. 3 Ways Claiming Social Security at 62 Can Shortchange You
You might seriously regret this decision.
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Jul 17, 2026 by Maurie Backman
It's Not Just a COLA: 3 Updates the Social Security Administration Should Share in October
There could be a host of key information coming out later this year.
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Jul 16, 2026 by Stefon Walters
What Donald Trump's Strait of Hormuz Stance Could Mean for Your Social Security Benefits in 2027
A higher-than-usual benefits boost could be on the way.
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Jul 16, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Roth Conversions Can Backfire. Here's How to Make Sure Yours Doesn't.
With the right strategy, you can get more mileage out of a Roth conversion.
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Jul 16, 2026 by Maurie Backman
If I'm 62 With $800,000 Saved, Am I at Risk of Running Out of Money?
You may not like the answer.
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