Jul 15, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFP3 Reasons I Absolutely Refuse to Count on Social Security Alone in Retirement, and What I'll Be Doing InsteadI'm not worried that Social Security is going away anytime soon. But I'm not totally counting on it, either.
Jul 15, 2024 by Maurie BackmanRetirees Are Returning to Work After the Latest Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)Social Security continues to fall short for seniors. Here's how it's changing their lifestyles.
Jul 15, 2024 by Keith SpeightsHere's the Latest 2025 Social Security COLA Estimate -- and Why It's Both Good News and Bad News for RetireesEven with moderating inflation, there's still a big problem for retirees with whatever next year's COLA will be.
Jul 15, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPThe Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k)Maxing out your 401(k) can increase your retirement readiness, but there are other -- sometimes better -- ways to save for your future.
Jul 14, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPWant to Retire but Can't Afford It? This Strategy Could Be Right for You.Many workers struggle with saving enough for retirement, and some have started redefining retirement altogether.
Jul 14, 2024 by Adam LevyThe Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70It often doesn't make sense for couples to follow this common financial advice so strictly.
Jul 14, 2024 by James BrumleyI Absolutely Prefer a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA for Retirement Savings. Here's Why.Paying taxes now with the promise of not owing them later sounds savvy on the surface, but there's more to the matter.
Jul 14, 2024 by Keith SpeightsSocial Security's COLA Calculation Is Especially Bad for 20% of Retirees. Are You One of Them?The other 80% or so of retirees have a Social Security COLA problem, too.
Jul 14, 2024 by Maurie BackmanIf You're Not Using This Account to Save for Retirement, You Could Be Leaving Cash on the TableIt's a mistake you might kick yourself for down the line.
Jul 14, 2024 by Trevor JennewineHere's the Net Worth and Income You Need to Reach the Top 10% of American HouseholdsIt's never too early or too late to improve your financial status.
Jul 14, 2024 by Maurie BackmanUnhappy With Your Monthly Social Security Check at 62? Here's a Lesser-Known Way to Boost ItThere's no need to resign yourself to a monthly benefit that doesn't work for you.
Jul 14, 2024 by Sean Williams7 Ways You Can Lose Some, or All, of Your Social Security BenefitCertain scenarios allow for your Social Security income to be reduced or completely eliminated.
Jul 14, 2024 by Justin PopeI Want to Be a Roth Millionaire by Retirement. Here's How I'm Planning to Get There.Do you want to retire wealthy and pay no taxes? Listen up.
Jul 14, 2024 by James BrumleyHere's How Much You Should Have Invested for Retirement at Age 30While you don't need a ton of money saved up just yet, you do need a plan to either start or continue saving regularly going forward.
Jul 13, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPToo Many Workers Are Overlooking This Valuable Retirement AccountEmployers are increasingly making it available, but relatively few workers have shown a willingness to try it out so far.
Jul 13, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP3 Important Social Security Changes That Happen After You Tie the KnotYou'll become eligible for new benefits, but it might not happen as quickly as you think.
Jul 13, 2024 by Adam LevyThe Latest 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast Has Some Great News for RetireesSlow and steady inflation is ultimately good for Social Security recipients.
Jul 13, 2024 by Katie BrockmanIs It Better to Take Social Security at 62 or 67? The Answer Is Simpler Than You Might Think.Here's how to decide on the best age to file for benefits.
Jul 13, 2024 by Maurie Backman3 Signs You're Best Off Relocating in RetirementA move during retirement might benefit you in more ways than one.
Jul 13, 2024 by Charlene RhinehartContributing to a Roth IRA? Earn Up to $2,000 With the 2024 Saver's CreditContributing to a Roth IRA can pay off during retirement and also provide rewards on your next tax return.