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Nest With Golden Eggs And Social Security Card
Aug 24, 2024 by Katie Brockman
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 62
Claiming at 62 will result in a major benefit reduction.
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Aug 24, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Over Half of Americans Consider This the No. 1 Financial Priority Heading Into the Presidential Election
It's an important issue for sure.
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Aug 24, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
This Is the Best Retirement Planning Move I Ever Made
I did this over a decade ago, and it proves even more valuable every day.
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Aug 24, 2024 by Maurie Backman
2025's Smaller Social Security COLA Has a Hidden Silver Lining for Retirees
Next year's cost-of-living adjustment might seem stingy, but there's an upside retirees should know about.
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Aug 24, 2024 by Christy Bieber
These 5 Social Security Changes Are Coming in 2025 No Matter Who Wins the Election
These changes are already in the cards.
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Aug 24, 2024 by Sean Williams
Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Track to Do Something That No One Has Seen This Century
A history-making cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is still liable to end with disappointment for retirees.
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Aug 23, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Retirements Are Lasting Longer. Here's Why That's Problematic for Today's Workers.
Longer retirements don't always lead to greater happiness.
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Aug 23, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Thinking of Moving in Retirement? 5 Factors to Keep in Mind When Choosing Your New Home
There are a lot of factors you have to weigh, but these stand out as some of the most important.
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Aug 23, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
Want to Be a 401(k) Millionaire? 9 Tips All Retirees Should Know.
Racking up $1 million in a 401(k) might be rare, but a few smart moves can help you beat the odds.
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Aug 23, 2024 by Robin Hartill, CFP
Should You Retire in Alaska?
Like its temperatures, Alaska's tax burden is low.
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Aug 23, 2024 by Katie Brockman
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Retirees Age 65 and Older
See how your retirement savings stack up to the average.
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Aug 23, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Get More Social Security in Retirement
A higher Social Security payday could be yours -- without breaking a sweat.
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Aug 22, 2024 by Justin Pope
Inflation Is the No.1 Financial Concern for Americans Heading Into the Election. 3 Tips to Help Protect Your Retirement Savings in Any Market.
Inflation is hitting personal savings hard. It's more important than ever to think about your financial plan.
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Aug 22, 2024 by Katie Brockman
1 No-Brainer Retirement Savings Move That You'll Thank Yourself for Later
This one simple move could boost your savings by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Aug 22, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Retirees Want Bigger Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs). Here's the Problem With That
Larger COLAs would certainly help today, but they could create a serious issue in the future.
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Aug 22, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFP
This Is the No. 1 Financial Concern for Americans Heading into the 2024 Election, According to New Poll. Here's How It Could Affect Your Retirement.
The top issue for Americans isn't Social Security, taxes, or even healthcare costs.
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Aug 22, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Things to Do Right Now If You're Worried About 2025's Social Security COLA
Social Security benefits may not increase all that much next year. But you can prepare accordingly.
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Aug 21, 2024 by Adam Levy
Prediction: Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Will Fall Short for Many Retirees
We just received the first piece of data determining next year's COLA.
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Aug 21, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
2 Little-Known Social Security Rules Can Increase Your Monthly Benefits by Up to 77% (Even If You're Already Collecting Benefits)
Social Security's little-known do-over and suspension options can help retirees score bigger benefits.
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Aug 21, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Looking to Retire at 65 or Later? You May Need a Backup Plan.
Retirement can be great when you're ready for it, but not all retirees get to choose when they leave the workforce.
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