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Articles — Page 193

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Dec 10, 2024 by Katie Brockman

This Is Hands-Down the Best Age to Take Social Security, According to Data

Dec 10, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine

4 Big Social Security Changes With Bipartisan Support Could Prevent Benefit Cuts

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Dec 9, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

4 Cases Where You Might Not Have to Take a 2024 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Even If You're 73 or Older

Dec 9, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine

3 Key Social Security Changes Coming in 2025 Besides the 2.5% COLA

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Dec 9, 2024 by James Brumley

Want the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need

Most people don't make this much money. Don't sweat it, though. There's still much you can do to secure a nice retirement.

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Dec 8, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP

4 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make This Year

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Dec 8, 2024 by Katie Brockman

3 Huge Social Security Changes Taking Effect in January 2025

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Dec 8, 2024 by Keith Speights

Changes to Social Security We Might See in Trump's Presidency

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Dec 8, 2024 by Sean Williams

Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 and 70

The age at which you begin collecting a Social Security check can have a huge impact on how much you'll receive each month.

Dec 7, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

I Absolutely Prefer a Roth IRA to a Traditional IRA for Retirement Savings. Here's Why.

Dec 7, 2024 by Keith Speights

The Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k)

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Dec 7, 2024 by Keith Speights

Here's Arguably the Most Important Social Security Change in 2025 Other Than the COLA

Dec 7, 2024 by Adam Levy

Is Taking Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in December a Good Idea?

Like most decisions in personal finance, December distributions have pluses and minuses.

Dec 7, 2024 by Sean Williams

President-Elect Donald Trump Wants to Change Social Security: Is 2025 the Year It Becomes Reality?

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

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Dec 6, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

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

Dec 6, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFP

This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Retirees Age 65 and Older

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