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Retirement News

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

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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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Feb 27, 2025 by Trevor Jennewine
Social Security Retirees Just Got Great News: Bigger Benefit Payments Are Coming to 3.2 Million Americans in April
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Feb 26, 2025 by Katie Brockman
Building Your Retirement Savings? 1 Easy Trick to Help You Earn Exponential Wealth.
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Feb 26, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Will Your Social Security Benefit Be Taxable in 2025?
Some of your Social Security benefits can be subject to federal tax, but there's more to the story.
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Feb 26, 2025 by Selena Maranjian
What Is a Social Security COLA, and How Can It Affect Your Retirement Plan in 2025?
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Feb 25, 2025 by James Brumley
Late to Retirement Planning? 4 Strategies to Help You Catch Up to Your Peers
It's never too late to start doing more, or to simply start -- you just need the right mindset and a clear, concise plan.
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Feb 25, 2025 by Selena Maranjian
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 75
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Feb 25, 2025 by Adam Levy
3 Ways to Use Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Strategically in Retirement
Maximize your retirement savings and minimize your taxes with these strategies.
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Feb 24, 2025 by Stefon Walters
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1965, and Here's What It Is Now
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Feb 24, 2025 by James Brumley
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Ages 35 to 44
Where do you stack up against your age-based peers?
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Feb 24, 2025 by Adam Levy
Want the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need
You'll need to be a high earner to get the maximum possible benefit, but there are a few other details you have to get right.
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Feb 24, 2025 by Selena Maranjian
If You Put Just $500 in Your IRA or 401(k) Every Month for 30 Years, You Could Have This Much Cash by Retirement
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Feb 24, 2025 by Stefon Walters
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 72
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Feb 24, 2025 by Maurie Backman
Social Security: 3 Reasons Not to Wait Until 70 to Claim Benefits
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Feb 23, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
President Trump's Plan to Eliminate Social Security Benefit Taxes Would Save the Wealthy Thousands Per Year. Here's How Much the Average American Would Benefit
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