Oct 1, 2024 by Maurie BackmanI Don't Want to Retire. Here's Why I'm Saving to Do So Anyway.We can't assume that life will go according to plan.
Oct 1, 2024 by Robin Hartill, CFPHere's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in RetirementThis expense will cost a typical senior about $165,000 in retirement.
Oct 1, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine3 Big Social Security Changes Are Coming in 2025. Here's What Retirees Must Know.Several Social Security changes set to take effect in January 2025 may surprise retirees.
Oct 1, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPThe 3 Top Places to Put Your Retirement Savings for the Rest of 20242024 is already drawing to a close, but there's still time to make valuable contributions for your future.
Oct 1, 2024 by Maurie BackmanSocial Security's Big 2025 COLA Announcement Is Just 10 Days Away. Here's What to Expect.It's the news we've all been waiting for.
Sep 30, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPIf Your Social Security Check Is Higher Than This, Expect an Above-Average 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)The government applies the same COLA to everyone, but some people still see a bigger boost than others.
Sep 30, 2024 by Justin PopeI Absolutely Prefer a 401(k) to an IRA for Retirement Savings. Here's Why.I'm here to flex the 401(k)'s wealth-building muscles.
Sep 30, 2024 by Maurie BackmanI'm Rejecting the 4% Rule for My Retirement. Here's Why You May Want to Do the Same.It's a formula that may work for some people, but I'm not a fan.
Sep 30, 2024 by Keith SpeightsThe 2025 Social Security COLA Will Be Announced in October. Here's What That Means for Retirees.Retirees will soon know how much higher their Social Security benefits will be next year.
Sep 30, 2024 by Maurie Backman2025's Social Security COLA: Your Top 5 Questions, AnsweredItching for information on next year's Social Security raise? Here's what you need to know.
Sep 29, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPHere's How the Estimated 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Could Compare to the Last 20 YearsCOLA rates have been very high for the last few years, but cooling inflation is changing that.
Sep 29, 2024 by Katie Brockman3 Seemingly Harmless Social Security Moves That Could Slash Your BenefitsThese moves could potentially do more harm than good.
Sep 29, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP4 Sources of Retirement Income Besides Social Security to Rely Upon in 2025Social Security checks are getting a boost next year, but if you're a retiree, you'll probably still need money from other sources to make ends meet.
Sep 29, 2024 by Maurie Backman3 Unexpected Problems With 401(k)s You Should Know AboutThey may be a convenient way to save, but there are some serious flaws you should be aware of.
Sep 29, 2024 by Selena MaranjianShould You Retire in Oregon?Housing costs are high, but Oregon offers vast natural beauty, with forests and coastlines.
Sep 29, 2024 by Keith SpeightsAll Social Security Retirees Should Do This on Oct. 10The biggest Social Security announcement of the year is only a few days away.
Sep 29, 2024 by Maurie BackmanHere's the Average Monthly Social Security Check Today -- and What Your Retirement Might Look Like if It's Your Only IncomeRetiring on Social Security alone could have serious consequences.
Sep 29, 2024 by Sean WilliamsSocial Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecasts Are in Agreement -- Here's How Much the Average Check Is Expected to Rise Next YearSocial Security's smallest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) since 2021 is liable to leave retirees wanting more.
Sep 28, 2024 by Katie Brockman3 Ways You Could Get More Social Security Benefits in 2025You may be on track for larger checks starting next year.
Sep 28, 2024 by James BrumleyThis Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1964, and Here's What It Is NowIts average increases have seemingly kept pace with inflation, but they haven't necessarily kept up quite as well with expenses unique to seniors.