Sep 17, 2024 by Maurie BackmanPlanning to Retire at Age 70? Here's Why You Shouldn't Count On It.A late retirement could serve you well financially. But you're taking a risk by assuming that retiring at 70 will work out for you.
Sep 17, 2024 by Selena MaranjianShould You Retire in Louisiana?Louisiana has great food and music -- but also humidity and hurricanes.
Sep 17, 2024 by Maurie BackmanWe're Closer to Nailing Down a 2025 Social Security COLA. Here's How Much of a Boost the Average Retiree's Benefit Might GetExpect your monthly Social Security paychecks to increase in 2025.
Sep 16, 2024 by Selena MaranjianSocial Security's COLA Is Great, but It Could Be GreaterThe prevailing estimate isn't huge, but it's a lot better than nothing.
Sep 16, 2024 by Adam Levy3 Things All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security COLAsThis important feature of Social Security can impact your retirement decisions both near term and long term.
Sep 16, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPHere's Why Playing It Too Safe With Your Retirement Savings Could Be a Dangerous MistakeSome risk is necessary to retire comfortably, but you can take steps to reduce your risk of loss without hampering your money's growth.
Sep 16, 2024 by Maurie BackmanThe Hidden Roth IRA Risk No One Talks AboutMany savers love Roth IRAs. Here's why I refuse to open one.
Sep 16, 2024 by Selena MaranjianShould You Retire in Massachusetts?Massachusetts is pricey -- but it has a lot to offer those seeking a satisfying retirement.
Sep 16, 2024 by James BrumleyIt's True: These 37 States Do Tax Some Retirement IncomeYou're likely to owe the state where you live at least a little something almost anywhere you move within the United States, if you take money out of retirement accounts.
Sep 16, 2024 by Trevor JennewineSocial Security's 2025 COLA: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Smallest Raises Next YearRetired workers in certain states will get a smaller cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025.
Sep 16, 2024 by Maurie Backman3 Huge 2025 Social Security Changes We Should Learn About on Oct. 10Get ready for the biggest Social Security announcement of the year.
Sep 15, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPThe 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Just Weeks Away. Here Are 2 Things to WatchThe COLA percentage is important, but it's not the only thing to pay attention to.
Sep 15, 2024 by Katie BrockmanResearch Shows Most People Should Take Social Security at 70. Here's Why That May Not Be the Best Move.There are more advantages to claiming early than you might think.
Sep 15, 2024 by Selena MaranjianShould You Retire in Maine?There's more to Maine than just lobsters -- like natural beauty and a reasonable cost of living.
Sep 15, 2024 by Maurie Backman2025's Social Security COLA: There's Great News and Not-So-Great News AheadThe upcoming cost-of-living adjustment is truly a mixed bag.
Sep 15, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFPHow Much Do Americans Who Claim Social Security Early Actually Get Every Month?It's well known that Social Security benefits are reduced for claiming early. But how much are we talking about?
Sep 15, 2024 by Bram BerkowitzSocial Security Retirees in 2025 Are Looking at Their Smallest Raise in 4 YearsIn less than one month, retirees will know the cost-of-living-adjustment for their Social Security benefits in 2025.
Sep 15, 2024 by Sean WilliamsHere's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 and 67Differences in claiming age can swing the monthly and lifetime payout pendulum for Social Security income.
Sep 15, 2024 by Maurie BackmanMedicare Open Enrollment Is Only 1 Month Away. Here Are 3 Things All Retirees Should Know About ItIt's an important time of the year for anyone on Medicare.
Sep 14, 2024 by Adam LevyThe 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Almost Official. Here's How Much Retirement Benefits Could Increase Next YearNext year's COLA will be official next month, but it's already coming into focus today.