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Aug 29, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
What Will the 2027 Social Security COLA Be? History Says It Won't Be Huge.
Estimates vary, and the ultimate increase will probably be lower than it should be.
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Aug 29, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's Falling 2027 COLA Estimate Has a Silver Lining Retirees Should Know About
You may not love the fact that the number has been going down, but there's a reason for it.
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Aug 28, 2026 by Maurie Backman
You May Be Surprised By What the Average 35-Year-Old Has Saved in a 401(k)
How does your balance compare?
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Aug 28, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Can You Retire on Social Security Alone? Here's the Truth.
It's technically doable, but you may find yourself struggling immensely.
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Aug 28, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
I Don't Know What the 2027 Social Security COLA Will Be, but I Am Pretty Sure About This
Seniors should be pretty happy about this.
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Aug 28, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Think 401(k) and IRA RMDs Work the Same? There Are Actually 2 Big Differences.
Understanding the required minimum distributions rules could help you keep your tax bill down.
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Aug 28, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Here's What Saving $300 a Month Over 40 Years Could Do for Your Retirement
The results may surprise you.
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Aug 28, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
The 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Has Taken a Dip, and More Bad News Could Be on the Way
You may not be getting as large a benefit boost as you expected next year.
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Aug 28, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Never Paid Into Social Security? Here's How to Get Benefits Anyway.
Don't assume you won't get any retirement income from the program.
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Aug 27, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Questions to Ask Before Doing a Roth Conversion
Before moving forward, make sure you're being strategic.
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Aug 27, 2026 by Stefon Walters
What Current Inflation Hints About Social Security's 2027 COLA
Retirees may find a silver lining to the current inflation they're facing.
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Aug 27, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Here's the Downside to a 3.6% 2027 Social Security COLA That No One Is Talking About
This short-term gain could come with a major long-term loss.
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Aug 27, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Collecting Social Security? Why You Shouldn't Wish for Giant COLAs, Period.
Be careful what you hope for.
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Aug 26, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Guarantee Yourself Bigger Social Security Checks in Retirement
You can start putting these into practice right away, no matter how far you are from retirement.
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Aug 26, 2026 by Christy Bieber
How Much Do You Need Saved to Get $10K a Month in Retirement Income?
A $10,000-per-month retirement income would provide $120,000 to live on -- but is it possible?
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Aug 26, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
Social Security's Little-Known Do-Over Option Could Get Retirees a Bigger Benefit
Some retired workers could score a bigger Social Security benefit by undoing their claiming decision.
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Aug 26, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security at 67: Why Waiting for Full Retirement Age Can Pay Off
There's a reason it could be an optimal age to file.
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Aug 25, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
2 Big Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 65
For many people, it's much smarter to claim earlier -- or later.
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Aug 25, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
What Every 50-Year-Old Should Know About Social Security
For starters, you may not collect as much from Social Security as you think.
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Aug 25, 2026 by Maurie Backman
What Every 70-Year-Old Should Know About Social Security
Keep these points in mind about this crucial program.
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