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Retirement News

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

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Jun 15, 2026 by Christy Bieber
The Social Security Question More Americans Need to Ask Before Retiring
Before you claim Social Security, you should answer this question.
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Jun 15, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The Best Time to Do a Roth Conversion May Surprise You
If you stick to this strategy, you can enjoy more of the benefit and minimize the tax bite.
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Jun 15, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Are You Behind on Your Retirement Savings? Consider These Strategies to Get Ahead
All is not lost, as there are many strategies to consider. You might want to act on a bunch of them.
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Jun 15, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Residents in These 10 States Will See the Biggest 2027 Social Security COLA Boosts
An above-average COLA will add quite a bit to typical checks in these states.
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Jun 15, 2026 by Adam Levy
Social Security Just Updated the Timeline Until Its Insolvency. Here's What Changed.
Without changes, Social Security will be forced to cut benefits across the board.
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Jun 15, 2026 by Dana George
The Smartest Retirement Strategy You May Not Have Considered
For some, making an abrupt switch from full-time work to full-time retirement can be a financial and emotional shock.
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Jun 15, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Retirees Who Do This With Their Savings Could Run Out of Money Years Sooner
It's an all too common trap many people fall into.
Roth conversions
Jun 15, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP®
Roth IRA Conversions Sound Great. But Here Are the 3 Things That Can Go Wrong.
There are some common Roth IRA conversion mistakes that cost people thousands.
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Jun 15, 2026 by Keith Speights
Why the Iran War Could Deliver the Biggest Social Security Raise in Years
There's a direct connection between the prolonged Middle East conflict and the 2027 Social Security COLA.
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Jun 15, 2026 by Dana George
Are You Collecting All the Social Security You're Due?
It's up to you to fight for every dollar.
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Jun 15, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's 2027 COLA Forecast Just Took an Unexpected Turn
Retirees need to pay attention to what the experts are saying.
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Jun 14, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Saving for Retirement in a 401(k)? 3 Costly Mistakes You Could Be Making.
These blunders could leave you with less money for your senior years.
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Jun 14, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Millions of Americans Are Retiring Earlier Than They'd Planned To -- Here's Why
You may face multiple problems if you're forced to retire early.
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Jun 14, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
2027 Social Security COLA Update: The Latest Projection Is a Bit of a Mixed Bag for Seniors
More money is coming your way, but it may not go as far as you expect.
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Jun 14, 2026 by Christy Bieber
This Is One of the Riskiest Times of the Year for Soon-To-Be Social Security Recipients
If you're nearing retirement age, June can be a scary time to look at the news about the benefits program.
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Jun 14, 2026 by Christy Bieber
The Social Security Fact Many Future Retirees Learn Too Late
If you aren't aware of this, you could have a big problem in retirement.
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Jun 14, 2026 by Christy Bieber
The Social Security and Medicare Rule Many Seniors Learn Too Late
Far too many seniors don't realize how Medicare benefits and Social Security relate -- and it could come as a costly surprise.
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Jun 14, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Social Security Beneficiaries Will Soon Have 1 Fewer Payment Option to Choose From
Ensure you're prepared for this, so you don't experience any disruptions to your benefits.
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Jun 14, 2026 by Christy Bieber
The Medicare Question Millions of Americans Ask Every Year
This question can have a major impact on the finances of millions of seniors.
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Jun 14, 2026 by Dana George
What Happens to Social Security as More Workers Leave the U.S.?
Prior to the current exodus of workers, Americans were already concerned about the Social Security system.
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