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Aug 3, 2024 by Adam Levy
1 Little-Known Social Security Rule Could Boost Your Monthly Check Up to 26.7%, Even if You've Already Claimed Benefits
Take back control of your Social Security check with this one trick.
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Aug 3, 2024 by Maurie Backman
The Unfortunate Truth About Saving for Retirement in an IRA
It's a great thing to build yourself a nest egg, but you might hit some snags with an IRA.
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Aug 3, 2024 by Katie Brockman
Here's How Much You Should Have Invested for Retirement at Age 60
Here's how to tell whether you're on track for retirement.
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Aug 3, 2024 by Stefon Walters
3 Secrets of Roth IRA Millionaires
With enough time, you can passively invest your way to the million-dollar mark.
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Aug 3, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Would a Kamala Harris Presidency Help or Hurt Social Security?
Social Security needs a lifeline. Will Kamala Harris be the person to provide it?
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Aug 3, 2024 by Sean Williams
Here's How Much Social Security's History-Making 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Expected to Increase Monthly Benefits
Even though Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may accomplish something not seen in roughly three decades, this historic benefit increase is liable to come up short for most retirees.
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Aug 2, 2024 by Adam Levy
3 Ways to Reduce or Avoid Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in 2024 That Everyone Should Know
Knowing these tricks could help you reduce the tax burden of RMDs now and in the future.
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Aug 2, 2024 by Maurie Backman
If You've Got This Much Money in Your 401(k), You're Ahead of the Average Saver
How does your retirement plan balance stack up?
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Aug 2, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Social Security Benefits Will Increase in 2025 – but This Move Could Put More Money in Your Pocket Than Next Year's COLA
Don't just rely on Social Security to come through for you.
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Aug 1, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
You Don't Need to Be a Super Saver to Retire a Millionaire. Just Do These 3 Things
Saving 10% or more of your income is great, but there are other paths that can lead you to a comfortable future.
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Aug 1, 2024 by Maurie Backman
I Want to Be a 401(k) Millionaire by Retirement. Here's How I'm Planning to Get There.
I have lofty savings goals, but I also have a plan for pulling them off.
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Aug 1, 2024 by Stefon Walters
Social Security's 2025 COLA Predictions Are Out, and Let's Just Say Retirees May Not Be Jumping for Joy
Social Security recipients should prepare to receive the smallest COLA in the past few years.
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Aug 1, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Why Your Social Security Payments May No Longer Be Safe
Don't assume those benefits will hit your bank account, no questions asked.
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Jul 31, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
Is Your Net Worth Higher Than Your Peers? Here's How to Find Out.
Calculate your net worth to see how it stacks up against your peers.
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Jul 31, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 of the Smartest 401(k) Moves You Can Make for a Successful Retirement
Managing your savings wisely could yield fantastic results.
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Jul 31, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Don't Believe Everything You Read: You May Not Need 10X Your Salary to Retire
You've probably heard that it's good to aim for 10 times your salary in retirement savings. But don't assume you're doomed with less.
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Jul 31, 2024 by Maurie Backman
We're Closer to Nailing Down 2025's Social Security COLA. But Retirees May Not Be Happy With the Number.
There's a good chance next year's raise will disappoint.
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Jul 30, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Signing Up for Medicare and Social Security at the Same Time? 2 Things You Need to Know
Find out how these programs work together and how that might affect your enrollment decision.
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Jul 30, 2024 by Katie Brockman
Here's Exactly What It Takes to Max Out Your Social Security Benefits
These three steps could help you earn up to $4,873 per month in benefits.
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Jul 30, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Should You Claim Social Security at 62 or 70? The Answer Is Simpler Than You'd Think
It's an important decision, but it may not be as tough to make as expected.
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