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Jun 30, 2024 by Sean Williams
The Grim Reality of Donald Trump's and Joe Biden's Social Security Proposals
Social Security benefit cuts are on the table, regardless of who wins in November.
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Jun 29, 2024 by Katie Brockman
The Average American Retires at Age 61. There's a Big Problem With That.
You might not be as prepared for retirement as you think.
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Jun 29, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
The Average Monthly Social Security Payment in 2024 Is Just $1,917. Here's How to Prepare for a Retirement That Doesn't Depend on Social Security
Social Security's diminishing buying power is a real problem for workers, so the more independent you can be, the better.
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Jun 29, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
3 Secrets to Unlocking Your Maximum Social Security Benefit
Three key steps could add thousands of dollars to your lifetime retirement benefit.
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Jun 29, 2024 by Adam Levy
3 New Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules Everyone Needs to Know About in 2024
If you don't know the rules, it could cost you thousands in taxes and fees later on.
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Jun 29, 2024 by Maurie Backman
4 Ways to Save Big on Medicare Costs in Retirement
With the right strategy, you can set yourself up to spend less.
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Jun 29, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Here's What I'm Doing to Plan for Social Security Cuts. My Strategy Could Save Your Retirement, Too.
I refuse to let shrinking benefits wreck my retirement.
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Jun 29, 2024 by Rich Smith
You Must Chill. Generation X's Retirement Problem Is Not as Bad as You Think
It's not all doom and gloom, folks. You probably have more saved for retirement than CBS thinks -- and there's still time to save more.
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Jun 29, 2024 by Sean Williams
Social Security's Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Set to Disappoint for a 5th Time in 6 Years, and the Reason Why Is Clear as Day
Not even a fourth consecutive year of an above-average cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025 can halt the loss of purchasing power retired workers are contending with.
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Jun 28, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
1 Surprising Roth IRA Feature That Could Make Retirement Planning Less Stressful
If contributing to a retirement plan gives you anxiety, consider this often-overlooked feature.
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Jun 28, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's 2025 COLA Estimate Just Dropped. Here's Why You Shouldn't Worry.
It's too soon to know what next year's COLA will look like, and a smaller raise may not be such a bad thing.
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Jun 27, 2024 by Stefon Walters
With 2024 Halfway Done, It's Never Too Early to Think About the 2025 Social Security COLA -- but Manage Your Expectations
Retirees can expect a benefit increase, but it won't compare to recent years.
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Jun 27, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
The Most Important Social Security Table You'll Ever See
Social Security could provide most of your retirement income -- so be sure to get the most out of it.
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Jun 27, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's What a $10,000 401(k) Investment Could Be Worth in 20 Years
It might not seem like much today, but you'd be surprised what a few decades in the stock market can do.
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Jun 27, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
2 Big Reasons to Max Out Your Roth IRA in 2024 -- And 1 Reason Not To
Maxing out your Roth IRA now can set you up for a comfortable retirement.
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Jun 27, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
How to Build a Million-Dollar Retirement If You Start Investing in 2024
A few smart moves in 2024 can put you on the path to a millionaire retirement.
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Jun 27, 2024 by Stefon Walters
Here's Great Social Security News for Retirees in These 41 States, and Could-Be-Better News for Those in the Other 9
Even those fortunate enough to avoid state taxes should remember that federal tax rules still apply.
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Jun 27, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
Want to Be a 401(k) Millionaire Retiree? 5 Tips You Should Know
Becoming a millionaire retiree is likely more attainable than you think -- and a 401(k) account can really help you get there.
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Jun 27, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Lawmakers Have Never Let Social Security Cut Benefits Before. Why's Everyone So Worried About It Now?
Don't panic. Your Social Security paycheck isn't guaranteed to shrink.
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Jun 27, 2024 by Adam Levy
1 Trick to Boost Your Social Security Check Up to 28%, Even If You've Already Claimed Benefits
It's may not be too late to get more out of Social Security.
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