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Retirement News

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

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Jul 12, 2026 by Christy Bieber
The Optimal Age to Claim Social Security Benefits May Surprise You
Most retirees don't claim Social Security at the right age, and it could cost them.
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Jul 12, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Retiring with $1.2 Million? Here's How to Avoid Running Out of Savings
The right strategy is crucial if you want your money to last.
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Jul 12, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Your Retirement Plan Needs to Beat Inflation. Here's How.
It's not enough to simply hope for the best.
Stressed person with hand on forehead
Jul 12, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
This Possible Social Security "Fix" Would Act as an Indirect Benefit Cut to Millions of Americans
This could be a game changer for your retirement plan -- and not in a good way.
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Jul 12, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security Retirees: Here's Exactly When to Expect an Official 2027 COLA Announcement
You're going to have to sit tight a bit longer to get an answer.
Middle aged couple looking at document
Jul 12, 2026 by Keith Speights
Waiting Until 70 for Social Security Could Cost You Money. Here's the Math Nobody Shows You.
The conventional wisdom about when to claim Social Security could be wrong for many Americans.
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Jul 11, 2026 by Maurie Backman
What to Do if You're Behind on Retirement Savings at Age 60
Don't assume you're a lost cause.
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Jul 11, 2026 by Maurie Backman
What to Do With Your 401(k) If Retirement Is 3 Years Away
It's time to give your savings a close look.
Reinvesting
Jul 11, 2026 by Dana George
Are You Reinvesting Your RMD as a Retiree? Here's What You Need to Know.
Here's how to develop a strategy that makes the most of your required withdrawals.
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Jul 11, 2026 by Sean Williams
Social Security's Historic 2027 COLA May Have a Silver Lining for the First Time Since 2023
The potential for the fourth-largest Social Security raise since 1991 is only half the story for retirees in 2027.
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Jul 11, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Here's How Much the Average Social Security Check Could Increase in 2027 If Current COLA Projections Are Correct
The typical benefit could rise substantially.
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Jul 11, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
4 2027 Social Security COLA Dates You Need to Know
If you're on Social Security, you might want to mark these on your calendar.
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Jul 10, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Can Saving $300 a Month Buy You a Financially Secure Retirement? Here's the Math.
It may not seem like a lot of money, but over time, it could have a huge impact.
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Jul 10, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Planning to Retire in 2031? Here Are 5 Things You Must Do Before the End of the Year.
It's time to check some key tasks off your list.
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Jul 10, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Millions of Future Social Security Recipients Could Face a Backdoor Benefit Cut
Today's workers need to be on alert.
Woman looking at laptop and thinking
Jul 9, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Can You Retire Comfortably Saving Just $100 Per Month?
It might go further than you expect.
Surprised person looking at camera
Jul 9, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
A Big Social Security Update Happened Last Month, and It's Not Great News
Big changes are coming, and they'll be here sooner than we thought.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The Six-Figure Retirement Expense Many People Never See Coming
If you don't plan for it well, you could end up in a financial crunch.
Laughing couple holding tennis rackets
Jul 9, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
This New Medicare Option Could Be a Game Changer for Seniors
This long-awaited rule change is finally here.
Taxes
Jul 9, 2026 by Dana George
Social Security and Taxes: What Retirees Should Be Aware Of
Many people don't understand when Social Security income is taxable.
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