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Jul 21, 2024 by Christy Bieber
You Have Less Than 6 Months to Prepare for These 2025 Social Security Changes
Important changes are coming to Social Security in 2025. Here's what you need to know about how the program will be different next year.
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Jul 21, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's the Average Worker's 401(k) Balance -- and How to Beat It
You may not be as far behind other savers as you think.
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Jul 21, 2024 by Sean Williams
Here's How Much the Average Social Security Benefit Differs Between Ages 62 and 67
Claiming age can swing the Social Security payout pendulum more than you might realize.
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Jul 21, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Here's the Average Retirement Savings Rate Today. You Need to Do Better.
If you stick to the average deferral rate, you may end up short on savings.
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Jul 20, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Social Security Can't Make You a Millionaire. But Investing This Much per Month Can
Social Security is an important piece of your retirement plan, but investing is still key to securing a comfortable future.
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Jul 20, 2024 by Katie Brockman
Social Security: 3 Lesser-Known Moves That Could Hurt Your Benefits
There are a few sneaky things that could reduce your benefits by hundreds of dollars per month.
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Jul 20, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFP
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65
Here's what the typical 65-year-old gets each month and a few important things to know.
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Jul 20, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Will a Joe Biden Presidency Really Save Social Security?
Biden has pledged to strengthen the program. But he can pull that off?
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Jul 20, 2024 by Adam Levy
The Unfortunate Truth About the Maximum $4,873 Social Security Benefit
If you want to max out Social Security, you must know these important details.
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Jul 20, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Unpopular Opinion: Traditional IRAs Beat Roth IRAs for Retirement Savings. Here's Why.
Many people swear by the Roth IRA. But there's a reason I'm not such a fan.
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Jul 20, 2024 by Sean Williams
Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast Is Narrowing -- but the Chance of Disappointment for Retirees Is Climbing
As estimates for Social Security's 2025 COLA come into focus, the reality is setting in that next year's adjustment is unlikely to keep pace with the true inflation seniors are contending with.
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Jul 19, 2024 by Adam Levy
The Average American's Retirement Savings Are Shockingly Low. Here's How to Do Better.
Making a plan and sticking to it is necessary to achieve a comfortable retirement.
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Jul 19, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
Surprise! Here's the Average Net Worth for Americans in Your Age Group
The average net worth numbers may not be what you expect.
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Jul 19, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Here's What You Need to Know About Medicare If You're Saving In an HSA for Retirement
It's important to understand how health savings accounts and Medicare work together.
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Jul 19, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Social Security Isn't Going Broke. But You May Want to Pretend It Is for the Sake of a Comfortable Retirement.
Sometimes, straying from reality can help you stay focused on your goals.
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Jul 19, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's What the Average 401(k) Match Is Worth
A few thousand dollars today is already a good deal, but wait until you see what that money can turn into.
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Jul 19, 2024 by Christy Bieber
Social Security's 2025 COLA Could Do Something This Generation Has Never Seen
For more than 30 years, this COLA phenomenon hasn't happened. But 2025 could be the year that changes.
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Jul 19, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
4 Ways to Slash Your Housing Costs in Retirement
Housing costs can take a huge bite out of your retirement budget, but these four moves can lessen the sting.
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Jul 18, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons to Seriously Consider Using a Living Trust to Pass an Inheritance to Your Family
A living trust might seem like something you don't need, but it could benefit you and your heirs in a number of surprising ways.
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Jul 18, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Here's the Very Latest 2025 Social Security COLA Estimate
It's definitely a good news/bad news situation.
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