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

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Serious couple looking at documents together
May 11, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
2 Ways Claiming Social Security Early Could Hurt Your Spouse
Your decision to apply early could have some unintended ripple effects.
Social Security COLA Increase Ahead sign
May 11, 2026 by Keith Speights
What the 2027 Social Security COLA Could Mean for Your Retirement Budget -- Early Estimates Are In
Inflation remains a wild card that could make the actual 2027 COLA significantly different from current estimates.
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May 11, 2026 by Maurie Backman
How Worried Should Workers in Their 40s Be About Social Security?
Workers who are midway through their careers should be cautious without panicking.
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May 10, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
56 Million Americans Don't Have a Workplace Retirement Plan. Trump's New Executive Order Targets That Gap
President Donald Trump wants you to save for retirement, so he's highlighting the incentives intended to get you into the saving habit.
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May 10, 2026 by Stefon Walters
How Inflation Is Quietly Eating Into Your Social Security Check This Year
Higher prices are canceling out the annual benefits boost retirees received.
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May 10, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The 4% Rule Worked in the Past. Will It Fail the Next Generation of Retirees?
Before you assume it's the best guidance to follow, dig in deeper.
Social Security
May 10, 2026 by Dana George
Some of the Most (and Least) Appealing Ways to Save Social Security
If Congress is willing to work together to find a solution to the issue of Social Security insolvency, it's going to have some tough decisions to make.
Hobbies
May 10, 2026 by Dana George
Don't Stop Having Fun: How to Budget for Hobbies in Retirement
Retirement should be one of the best times of your life. Here's how hobbies can help.
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May 10, 2026 by Maurie Backman
A Bigger Social Security COLA Could Actually Leave Retirees Worse Off. Here's Why.
You may not want to wish for a gigantic boost.
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May 10, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Medicare Advantage Is Tempting at 65. Here Is Why I Am Choosing Not to Enroll.
It's all because of "Medigap" supplemental plans.
Mortgage
May 10, 2026 by Dana George
4 Reasons I'm Not Afraid to Retire With a Mortgage
Retiring with a mortgage doesn't have to be scary, as long as you have a plan in place.
President Donald Trump White House Photo State Union Congress
May 10, 2026 by Sean Williams
Social Security Won't Run Out of Money, but Its Judgment Day Is Rapidly Approaching, Thanks in Part to President Donald Trump
The president's "Big, Beautiful Bill" has created a big, unsightly problem for America's foremost retirement program.
RMD 2
May 10, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
What Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for a $750,000 Retirement Account?
Retirees should understand how required minimum distributions (RMD) are calculated.
Older worker holding paper and looking at laptop
May 10, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
2 Surprising Ways Working in Retirement Could Cost You Social Security Benefits
Understanding this now can prevent unpleasant surprises later.
Social Security card and money
May 10, 2026 by Keith Speights
5 Signs You May Be Leaving Social Security Money on the Table
Get all the Social Security benefits you're due.
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May 10, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The Risky Retirement Investing Move No One Talks About
Are you making the same big mistake?
Retirement Savings
May 10, 2026 by Dana George
Is Your Retirement Account Lagging? Realistic Steps to Help You Catch Up.
No matter how old you are, you can always improve your situation.
Getty - alarmed surprised person outdoors umbrella
May 9, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Can You Really Retire a Millionaire on a Middle-Class Salary? Here's the Math.
Becoming a millionaire can be much more achievable than you think.
Donald Trump signing bill executive order
May 9, 2026 by Adam Levy
President Trump Promised to Protect Social Security, but His Policies Are Making Its Problems Worse
Trump's new tax code will cost Social Security $169 billion.
Person sitting in front of laptop writing note
May 9, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Here's What High Inflation Could Mean for Your 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
It might not be the outcome you hoped for.
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