Aug 26, 2024 by Selena MaranjianIt's True: These 37 States Do Tax Some Retirement IncomeFortunately, many of these states tax with a light hand -- and they may not tax you at all.
Aug 26, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFPHere's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in RetirementI don't have any big plans, but here's how Social Security fits into my retirement income strategy.
Aug 26, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFPThis Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 67For most Americans, 67 is the full retirement age. So, how much should you expect from Social Security at that age?
Aug 26, 2024 by Maurie BackmanHere's the Average Net Worth for American Households -- and How to Grow Yours in Time for RetirementThe number may surprise you.
Aug 26, 2024 by Adam Levy2 Little-Known Social Security Rules Everyone Needs to Know Before They Reach 62Knowing these two important rules could help you make one of the biggest decisions in retirement planning.
Aug 26, 2024 by Maurie Backman2025's Social Security COLA: 2 Reasons Retirees Are Headed for Disappointing NewsUnfortunately, things aren't looking too rosy in the context of next year's raise.
Aug 25, 2024 by Katie BrockmanThis Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Ages 55 to 64Here's how your savings compare -- plus one simple way to save more.
Aug 25, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFPI Absolutely Prefer an IRA to a 401k for Retirement Savings. Here's Why.There are some perks of IRA investing that fit my retirement strategy well.
Aug 25, 2024 by Selena MaranjianShould You Retire in Arizona?If you can stand the heat, you might like to retire in Arizona.
Aug 25, 2024 by Selena MaranjianMillions Are Confused by These Social Security and Medicare Topics. Here's What You Need to Know.Separate truth from falsehoods and you can save a lot of money and have a more secure retirement.
Aug 25, 2024 by Selena MaranjianThis Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65Spoiler: It's not a lot, but there are ways to beef up your Social Security benefit checks.
Aug 25, 2024 by Maurie Backman3 Ways for Medicare Enrollees to Save Big on Healthcare in RetirementThe right strategy could help keep your costs down.
Aug 25, 2024 by Keith Speights42% of Americans Say Social Security Is Their Top Financial Priority in the 2024 Election. Here's What Harris and Trump Both Have to Say on the Topic.In a real sense, Social Security is on the ballot in November.
Aug 25, 2024 by Maurie BackmanWhat's the Best Age to Claim Social Security? 1 Major Study Gives a Clear Answer, but it May Not Apply to YouWhen it comes to signing up for benefits, one specific filing age has an advantage.
Aug 25, 2024 by Sean WilliamsImmigration Is One of Social Security's Biggest Problems -- But Not for the Reason You Might ThinkSocial Security's immigration issue has been getting progressively worse for 25 years.
Aug 24, 2024 by Katie BrockmanSocial Security and Inflation: 66% of Americans Are In the Dark About This Crucial FactorInflation will affect your benefits more than you might think.
Aug 24, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPSocial Security's Supposed to Help People Retire. So Why Are So Many Beneficiaries Thinking About Returning to Work?The monthly benefit checks are helpful, but for many, they're not nearly enough.
Aug 24, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPHere's How Much the Top 10% of Americans by Net Worth Have Saved for RetirementAs you may have guessed, high-net-worth individuals are sitting on some pretty comfortable nest eggs.
Aug 24, 2024 by Adam LevyThe IRS Just Updated the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules. 3 Things Everyone Needs to Know.These regulations answer some key questions about the newest RMD rules.
Aug 24, 2024 by Katie BrockmanThis Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 62Claiming at 62 will result in a major benefit reduction.