Sep 25, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFPThis Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 70The average 70-year-old gets significantly more money than the average Social Security recipient. Here are the latest numbers.
Sep 25, 2024 by Selena MaranjianI Want to Be a 401(k) Millionaire by Retirement. Here's How I'm Planning to Get ThereI'm on my way to reaching my financial goals. Here's what I did right -- and wrong.
Sep 25, 2024 by Maurie BackmanInterest Rates Are Falling. Is This Warren Buffett Recommendation Still a Good Bet for Your Retirement Portfolio?The Fed isn't done cutting interest rates, but don't let that throw you for a loop.
Sep 25, 2024 by Bram BerkowitzA Higher Social Security COLA in 2025 Is All but ImpossibleSocial Security benefits are adjusted yearly to help retirees' purchasing power keep pace with inflation.
Sep 25, 2024 by Maurie BackmanOnly 8% of Social Security Recipients Set Themselves Up for the Maximum Monthly Benefit. Should You?You can lock in a higher payday each month. But whether you should is a different story.
Sep 24, 2024 by Stefon WaltersOne of Social Security's Most Important Dates Is Coming Soon. Here's Why Retirees Should Be Tuned In.The Social Security Administration will release next year's COLA on Oct. 10 on their official website.
Sep 24, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPAmericans Are Staunchly in Favor of This Tax-Increasing Social Security ReformBlanket Social Security payroll tax increases are not popular, but there's one tax hike a lot of Americans can get behind.
Sep 24, 2024 by Maurie BackmanGot $1 Million in Retirement Savings? Here's How Much Money You Can Really Take Out Each Year.It's important to manage your nest egg strategically and not just rely on general guidance.
Sep 24, 2024 by Selena MaranjianShould You Retire in Nebraska?Warren Buffett's favorite state for retirement is Nebraska. You might enjoy its good healthcare and lack of an estate tax, too.
Sep 24, 2024 by Trevor JennewineSocial Security's 2025 COLA May Do Something It Hasn't Done Since 2021 -- and It's Not Good NewsAccording to one metric, Social Security benefits are on pace to lose buying power in 2025 for the second consecutive year.
Sep 24, 2024 by Maurie BackmanA Smaller Social Security COLA in 2025 Is Surprisingly Good News. Here's WhyDon't assume that a less robust raise will wreck your finances in the new year.
Sep 23, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPMark Your Calendars: 3 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Dates to KnowEveryone's counting the days to the COLA announcement -- but it's just the beginning.
Sep 23, 2024 by Selena MaranjianShould You Retire in Montana?You'll find amazing natural beauty in Montana, along with good healthcare -- and some taxes.
Sep 23, 2024 by Maurie BackmanSocial Security's 2025 COLA: The Big Wild Card Factor Everyone Should Know AboutIt's a big piece of information we're still missing.
Sep 23, 2024 by Maurie BackmanShould the Fed's Interest Rate Cuts Change Your Retirement Savings Strategy?The Fed's actions might impact your day-to-day finances, but they shouldn't affect your long-term plans.
Sep 23, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFPHere's How to Tell if You Qualify for Spousal Social Security BenefitsSocial Security spousal benefits can provide couples with additional retirement income. Here's what you need to know.
Sep 23, 2024 by Trevor JennewineSocial Security's 2025 COLA: Retirees at This Age Will Get the Biggest Raises Next YearOn average, Social Security's 2025 COLA will be largest for retired workers at age 70.
Sep 23, 2024 by Jeremy BowmanThe 2025 Social Security COLA Will Likely Disappoint You. The Fed Says 2026 Could Be Even Worse.This year's COLA is likely to be 2.6% or lower.
Sep 22, 2024 by Selena MaranjianShould You Retire in Nevada?Yes, there are casinos, but there's a lot more to Nevada.
Sep 22, 2024 by James BrumleyThis Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Ages 35 to 44Many investors in this age group are just starting the stage of life where they can begin tucking away serious money for retirement.