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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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Jul 17, 2024 by Stefon Walters
Want to Be a Roth IRA Millionaire? 3 Tips All Retirees Should Know
Proper planning can put you on a path to the coveted $1 million Roth IRA mark.
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Jul 17, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
The Most Important Social Security Table You'll Ever See
The bigger your Social Security benefits, the better. So aim to maximize those benefits.
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Jul 17, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
Is Your Net Worth Lower Than Your Peers'? Here Are 3 Tips to Boost It.
Find out how your net worth stacks up against other Americans in your age group.
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This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Retirees Age 65 and Older
There's a gap between how much people believe they'll need for retirement and how much retirees actually have saved.
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Jul 17, 2024 by Christy Bieber
3 Things You Must Know Before You Claim Social Security
Don't clam Social Security if you don't know your full retirement age, how much your benefit will be, and the tax rules for your benefits.
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Jul 17, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
Want to Be a 401(k) and IRA Millionaire? Try These 4 Moves in 2024
You could have a shot at racking up seven figures in your 401(k) and IRA if you start early and remain consistent.
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Jul 17, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Here's Why Embracing the FIRE Movement Could Leave You With a Tiny Social Security Check in Retirement
Retiring at a super-young age might come with one unpleasant financial surprise.
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Jul 17, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
3 Savings Moves That Could Bump Up Your Retirement Date
These small actions today could have significant consequences over the coming decades.
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Jul 16, 2024 by Keith Speights
Looking to Become a 401(k) Super Saver? 5 Strategies to Help You Reach a Millionaire Retirement Sooner.
Here's how you can get the most out of your 401(k) retirement savings.
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Here's How Much You Should Have Invested for Retirement at Age 40
There's no perfect guideline, but here's how to determine how much you should have saved.
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Jul 16, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
I Want to Be an IRA Millionaire by Retirement. Here's How I'm Planning to Get There.
Don't underestimate the power of time, consistency, and discipline on your journey to a million-dollar IRA.
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Here's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in Retirement
The answer might surprise you.
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Jul 16, 2024 by Katie Brockman
Here's the Average 401(k) Balance at Every Age. How Do You Stack Up?
This is where Americans across every generation stand on retirement preparation.
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Jul 15, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Cooling Inflation Is a Good News/Bad News Situation for Social Security Recipients. Here's What to Expect in 2025.
Slowing inflation, though welcome, will have a significant effect on Social Security COLAs -- and not in a good way.
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Jul 15, 2024 by Stefon Walters
Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits? 3 Things to Know Before Applying
Social Security spousal benefits can be a great option for couples with notably different earnings histories.
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