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Jul 3, 2026 by Sean Williams
Statistically, This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security Benefits -- and It's Not Even Close
Nearly three-fifths of retired workers could maximize their lifetime Social Security income by initially collecting benefits at a specific age within the traditional claiming range (62 through 70).
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Jul 3, 2026 by Keith Speights
Here Are the Average 401(k) Balances at Ages 55, 60, 65, and 70 -- How Do You Stack Up?
Find out if your 401(k) retirement saving is on track.
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Jul 3, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The 2027 COLA Calculation Has Officially Started -- Here's What to Watch This Summer
Social Security recipients have a lot riding on that key number.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Maurie Backman
4 Midsummer Tax Moves That Could Pay Off Big Before Year's End
Put these on your July to-do list ASAP.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
This Is the Maximum Social Security Benefit Increase You Could See With a 3.8% 2027 COLA
It might not be as much as you were expecting.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
How COLAs Are Calculated -- and Why the Formula May Not Reflect What You Actually Pay
Fixing this could help seniors' Social Security benefits go further.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Here's What Retirees Wish They Had Done Differently With Their 401(k)s
Learn from their mistakes now, so they don't become yours.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Maurie Backman
What Pre-Retirees Retiring in 2028 Should Be Doing Right Now
There are steps to take today to secure a retirement two years down the road.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Dana George
The Truth About Whether Long-Term Care Is Ever Covered by Medicare
Learn more about how Medicare provides only limited coverage for skilled nursing facilities.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
How to Use a QCD This Summer to Reduce Your Taxable Income in 2026
Why pass up an opportunity to save yourself some money and do good for others at the same time?
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Jul 2, 2026 by Christy Bieber
President Trump Has Made This Prisoner's Dilemma for Social Security Worse
Social Security is in trouble -- and the president's policies have made it worse.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Common Retirement Myths That Could Derail Your Financial Plan
If you want a more secure retirement, don't buy into these common myths.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Is a Higher 2027 COLA Actually Good News? Here's the Honest Answer.
Estimates may be pointing to a larger raise in the new year, but don't celebrate that just yet.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Social Security Is Just 6 Years Away From Possible Benefit Cuts. Here's Why Congress Isn't in Any Hurry to Act.
We could be waiting a few more years before we find out what's next for the program.
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Jul 1, 2026 by Maurie Backman
How to Protect Your Retirement Income From a Prolonged Inflation Surge
It's an important thing to plan for.
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Jul 1, 2026 by Adam Levy
Here's the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 to 70 in 2026
The age you claim benefits has a massive impact on your retirement even if you're maxing out Social Security.
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Jul 1, 2026 by Christy Bieber
3 Things to Do if You Feel Like You'll Never Afford Retirement
Investing for retirement seems out of reach for many Americans. What can you do if you're one of them?
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Jul 1, 2026 by Christy Bieber
3 Reasons I'm Not Making Social Security a Huge Part of My Retirement Plan
I don't want to count on Social Security too much for these big reasons.
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Jul 1, 2026 by Maurie Backman
4 Retirement Moves to Make in July Before the Fall Planning Season Kicks Off
Believe it or not, it's a good time to run through these exercises.
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Jul 1, 2026 by James Brumley
Here's How Much a 1 Percentage Point Difference in Returns Could Cost Your Retirement Over 30 Years
The difference between a robust retirement and one that's cutting it uncomfortably close is largely a matter of limiting the nickel-and-dime costs.
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