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Oct 12, 2024 by Katie Brockman
2 Nearly Effortless Strategies That Could Boost Your Retirement Savings by $116,000 or More
It's simpler than you might think to grow your nest egg.
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Oct 12, 2024 by Stefon Walters
Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits? 3 Things to Know Before Applying.
Spousal benefits can be a major financial crutch for couples, especially when one spouse has a limited work history -- or none at all.
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Oct 12, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
You'll Beat Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) $49 Average Increase If Your Checks Are Higher Than This
The average COLA increase isn't anything to get too excited about, but some people will get a lot more in 2025.
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Oct 12, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Social Security 2025 COLA: Here's Exactly How Much Retirees Are Getting
Social Security recipients are getting a raise in January. Here's exactly how much your benefits will go up.
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Oct 12, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Here's Why I'm Seriously Considering Using a Living Trust to Pass Inheritance to My Family
There's a lesser-known benefit I want to take advantage of.
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Oct 12, 2024 by Adam Levy
Here's the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit in 2025
And this what you have to do to qualify for the maximum benefit.
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Oct 12, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
Should You Retire in Vermont?
Enjoy the four seasons and more in beautiful Vermont. But maybe stay away if you hate cold winters.
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Oct 12, 2024 by Maurie Backman
2025's Social Security COLA Has a Huge Silver Lining for Retirees
It may be a smaller increase than what seniors received in 2024, but that doesn't tell the whole story.
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Oct 12, 2024 by Sean Williams
7 Must-Know Changes to Social Security in 2025 -- Including the Highly Anticipated Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
Everything from what beneficiaries will receive each month to what workers might owe in payroll tax is set to change in the new year.
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Oct 12, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Has Been Revealed. Here's Exactly How Much It'll Boost Average Benefits
You don't have to guess what your 2025 benefit will be any longer.
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Oct 11, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Medicare Open Enrollment Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Retirement Finances
Don't fall into these big traps.
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Oct 11, 2024 by Sean Williams
Kamala Harris Has an Opportunity to Do Something Only 2% of Social Security Beneficiaries Have Managed
Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris is on track to enjoy an enviable Social Security payout -- but an unpleasant surprise also awaits.
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Oct 11, 2024 by Maurie Backman
A 2.5% COLA and More: All of the 2025 Social Security Changes You Need to Know About
These are all very important things to know.
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Oct 11, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Medicare Is Quietly Limiting Access to This Money-Saving Benefit in 2025
If you've been using this service in 2024, you might need to bump up your healthcare budget for next year.
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Oct 11, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
Should You Retire in Virginia?
Love history and scenic drives? Virginia's got both -- plus a few tax perks to sweeten the deal.
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Oct 10, 2024 by Keith Speights
Social Security COLA Update: Here's How Much the Average Benefit Will Increase in 2025
Next year's Social Security benefits increase will be close to the average increase over the last decade.
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Oct 10, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
It's Official: Social Security Benefits Get a 2.5% COLA in 2025, but It Comes With Bad News for Retirees
Social Security's 2025 COLA is the smallest raise for retired workers in four years.
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Oct 10, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks
Fortunately, millions of people won't lose much or anything to taxes.
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Oct 10, 2024 by Maurie Backman
It's Official: Here's Your Social Security Raise for 2025
There's finally an answer regarding how much Social Security benefits will rise in the new year.
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Oct 10, 2024 by Justin Pope
Here's How Much You Should Have Invested for Retirement at Age 40
Getting your retirement plan on track is crucial as you approach your prime earning years.
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