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

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Oct 8, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Got a Notice of Change From Your Medicare Plan? 3 Things to Pay Attention To
Pay attention to that letter. Its contents are important.
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Oct 8, 2024 by Keith Speights
Social Security's 2025 COLA Announcement Is 2 Days Away. Here's What Your Increase Will Probably Be.
The 2025 Social Security COLA will almost certainly be lower than the increase received this year.
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Oct 8, 2024 by Adam Levy
Avoid These 3 Common Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Mistakes
The penalties for taking an incorrect RMD can be steep. Knowing the rules is half the battle.
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Oct 8, 2024 by Katie Brockman
1 Reason I'll Be Taking Social Security Long Before Age 70
Sometimes claiming benefits earlier is the smartest decision you could make.
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Oct 8, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Why You Can't Count on Social Security COLAs in Retirement -- and What to Do Instead
Those annual raises only go so far.
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Oct 8, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
Social Security's 2025 COLA: Here's How Much Benefits Are Forecast to Increase for Retirees Aged 62 to 70
Retired workers with above-average benefits will receive above-average COLAs next year.
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Oct 7, 2024 by Johnny Rice
Social Security's 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Likely to Disappoint: Here's What All Retirees Need to Know Before Oct. 10
Social Security checks will get another bump in January, but by how much?
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Oct 7, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
5 Things All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security COLAs
The 2025 COLA announcement is just days away, so now's the time to brush up on what it means for your checks.
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Oct 7, 2024 by Stefon Walters
The Most Important Social Security Chart You'll Ever See
Your full retirement age determines many aspects of your Social Security benefit and earning rules.
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Oct 7, 2024 by Maurie Backman
This Popular Retirement Savings Strategy Doesn't Work for Me. Here's What I'm Doing Instead
Call me a rebel, but I'm covering all bases.
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Oct 7, 2024 by Ryan Downie
Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits? 3 Things to Know Before Applying
Make sure you've considered these aspects of Social Security benefits before finalizing your retirement plan.
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Oct 7, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast for 2025 Was Just Updated. There's Bad News in Store for Retirees.
Social Security's 2025 COLA will probably fall short of what retired workers need to keep up with inflation
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Oct 7, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Social Security Won't Just Announce a 2025 COLA This Week. Here Are 2 More Big Changes to Look Out For
It's an important week for the program on a whole.
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Oct 6, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
The Latest Update on Social Security's Financial Status Is Here -- and the News Isn't Great
Social Security's heading for insolvency, and the government can't kick this problem down the road much longer.
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Oct 6, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
Should You Retire in Pennsylvania?
History, nature, sports, and culture buffs will find a lot to like in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or in between.
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Oct 6, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
I Maxed Out My Roth IRA First This Year. Here's Why.
I took a new approach to savings this year, and I'm going to do it again in 2025.
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Oct 6, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
Should You Retire in South Carolina?
Natural beauty, great restaurants, and more await you in South Carolina.
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Oct 6, 2024 by Johnny Rice
In Just 11 Years, Social Security's Trust Funds Could Be Out Of Money. The Reason May Surprise Retirees.
What happens to retirement benefits then?
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Oct 6, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
Should You Retire in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island offers myriad cultural and recreational opportunities.
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Oct 6, 2024 by Adam Levy
Here's the Net Worth That Puts You in the Top 10% of American Households by Age
You could join the wealthy elite if you make a plan and consistently execute on it.
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