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The Motley Fool's most recent retirement and social security news coverage.

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Jun 19, 2026 by Christy Bieber
How to Prepare Your Budget Now if the 2027 COLA Comes in Below Expectations
Retirees are seeing a lot of news about a big COLA -- but what if it doesn't pan out?
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Jun 19, 2026 by Maurie Backman
How to Calculate Whether You Can Afford to Retire in 2028
It's important to go in feeling confident.
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Jun 19, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
How Married Couples Can Coordinate Claiming Strategies to Maximize Lifetime Income
This could be a game changer for your Social Security benefits.
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Jun 19, 2026 by Sean Williams
Did Congress Steal Trillions From Social Security's Trust Funds? The Data Tells the Irrefutable Truth.
Popular online beliefs and opinions aren't always accurate.
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Jun 19, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Divorced Couples Have a Surprising Advantage When It Comes to Social Security
While divorce can be rough on your finances, it comes with a surprising Social Security advantage.
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Jun 19, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 to 70
Retirees can maximize their Social Security benefits by claiming at age 70.
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Jun 19, 2026 by Maurie Backman
What Early Retirees Need to Know About Bridging Income Before Social Security Kicks In
With the right strategy, you can cover your needs as you wait to get benefits.
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Jun 19, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Suze Orman Lashes Out Against This Bad Social Security Advice
Follow this bad advice, and you may get a lot less out of Social Security.
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Jun 19, 2026 by Dana George
What It Realistically Takes to Retire By 50
Dreaming of an early retirement? Here's a sample of what it will take to make it a reality.
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Jun 18, 2026 by Adam Levy
Social Security Beneficiaries Could Receive Another Mega COLA Next Year
Next year's COLA could be the fourth largest since 1990, according to one analyst.
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Jun 18, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
4 Ways to Prepare for Retirement if You're Starting Later Than You Planned
Don't count yourself out yet. There's still time to turn things around.
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Jun 18, 2026 by Maurie Backman
How to Build an Emergency Fund That Works for Retirees in 2026
Here's how to make sure you're adequately protected.
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Jun 18, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Retirees Are Overlooking a Powerful Roth Conversion Opportunity
It could be the smoothest way to move that money over.
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Jun 18, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
What Happens to Social Security Benefits if the Trust Fund Runs Short in 2033?
Your benefits won't go away, but they could look pretty different.
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Jun 18, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
3 Social Security Myths That Are Costing Retirees Money Right Now
A little knowledge could go a long way toward helping you maximize your future benefits.
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Jun 18, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The Biggest Retirement Income Mistake Isn't Claiming Social Security Early
Another decision could have far worse consequences.
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Jun 18, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
How to Coordinate RMDs With Other Retirement Income to Minimize Taxes
As you approach age 73, you should be formulating your RMD plan.
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Jun 17, 2026 by Maurie Backman
This Hidden Retirement Tax Trap Could Raise Your Medicare Premiums
Don't let yourself get caught off guard.
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Jun 17, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Why 2 Retirees With the Same Work History Can Get Completely Different Social Security Checks
If you have the same work history as someone else, you may assume your benefits would be the same -- but that's not necessarily true.
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Jun 17, 2026 by Maurie Backman
I'm Retiring With $300,000. How Am I Supposed to Not Run Out of Money?
It's not the best situation, but it's also far from hopeless.
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