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Retirement News

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Feb 28, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Is It Possible to Retire on $500,000?
It could be doable, but a lot depends on the rest of your financial plan.
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Feb 28, 2026 by Christy Bieber
New Study Reveals Unexpected Threat to Social Security
Many retirees are focused on the wrong fears when it comes to Social Security.
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Feb 28, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Medicare Paid $12.3 Billion for These Services in 2024 & Now It's Limiting Coverage
Many retirees depend on Medicare services that are now harder to qualify for.
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Feb 28, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Can You Retire Comfortably on $1 Million in Savings?
Many people can do quite well retiring with a million dollars -- but not everyone.
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Feb 28, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Working After Claiming Social Security? The Rule Most People Don't Understand.
Make sure you know what to expect.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's How Much the Average Tax Refund Could Be Worth by Retirement
This could be one of the best investments you make all year.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Leo Sun
The Underappreciated Midwest Retirement Cities With Great Quality-of-Life Scores
Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Milwaukee could be decent places to retire.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
Dreaming of a Car-Lite Retirement? These Cities Make It Easier Than You Think.
If you are trying to ditch your car, you may want to look at the mass transportation offered by cities like these.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Leo Sun
This Region Has Hidden Retirement Value -- If You Know Where to Look
The Midwest still offers some attractive retirement destinations.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Maurie Backman
This Is Exactly How I Plan to Use My Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in Retirement
If I can't avoid them, I might as well make the most of them.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The Hidden Reason You Should Avoid a Roth IRA
Roth IRAs have one pitfall that could really trip you up.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's How to Boost Your Social Security Benefit Up to 8% in 1 Year
If you want bigger checks, this could be the way to get them.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
The South's Most Practical Retirement Cities (Low Costs, High Comfort, Less Stress)
The Motley Fool's 2026 Best Places to Retire report found that these three cities offer a great combination of benefits.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Low on Cash? Consider Retiring in 1 of These 10 States.
A low cost of living could lower financial stress in retirement.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Tips for Choosing a New Medicare Advantage Plan By March 31
If you're going to make a change, do so carefully.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Maurie Backman
4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefits
If you expect those benefits to play a big role in your retirement income, then it pays to do what you can to get more.
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Feb 27, 2026 by Marc Guberti
6 Midwest Retirement Cities That Make Your Monthly Budget Feel Bigger
These Midwest towns are affordable and have a lot to do for retirees.
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Feb 26, 2026 by Maurie Backman
This Could Be the Easiest Way to Get More Social Security
One simple move could lead to larger checks.
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Feb 26, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
It's OK to Get This Retirement Decision Wrong -- Just Don't Get It Too Wrong
It's all but certain that you won't get this detail right, but don't sweat it.
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Feb 26, 2026 by Maurie Backman
You Only Have Until March 31 to Make This Crucial Medicare Move
Don't pass up this key opportunity.
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