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Jun 22, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Ways Social Security Could Change for the Better in 2025
Sometimes, change is a good thing.
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Jun 22, 2024 by Sean Williams
Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Track to Do Something That Hasn't Happened in 28 Years
Even a rare occurrence for Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may not stop seniors from getting the short end of the stick, once again.
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Jun 21, 2024 by Stefon Walters
Maxing Out Your 401(k) May Sound Appealing, but Here's the Unfortunate Truth About It
Using multiple retirement accounts can allow you more financial flexibility while saving for retirement.
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Jun 21, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
The 2025 Social Security COLA Could Be the Largest We See for a Long Time. Here's Why That's Bad News for Seniors
Smaller cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are a double-edged sword for seniors.
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Jun 21, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
3 Secrets of Roth IRA Millionaires
With time and a strategic game plan, you'll be on your way to a million-dollar Roth IRA.
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Jun 21, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
Do You Need More Than $1 Million to Retire Comfortably?
Answer these three questions to find out if you're on track to live a comfortable retirement.
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Jun 21, 2024 by Katie Brockman
The Most Important Retirement Table You'll Ever See
There's a simple trick for saving more for retirement.
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Jun 21, 2024 by Keith Speights
3 Lesser-Known Social Security Rules You Should Be Aware Of
Social Security has a few twists that you'll want to know about.
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Jun 21, 2024 by Maurie Backman
In Your 60s With No Retirement Savings? Do These 3 Things to Avoid Having to Live on Social Security Alone.
You want extra income at your disposal. Here's how to get it even if you haven't saved a dime.
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Jun 21, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Getting a Divorce? 3 Things to Know About Ex-Spousal Social Security Benefits
Getting divorced changes a lot financially, but you could still be eligible to claim Social Security on your ex's work record.
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Jun 20, 2024 by Motley Fool Staff
Meet Motley Fool Investing Analyst Jason Moser
Peter Lynch says that some of the best investments can be found by looking at what you use every day. The same thinking might apply to careers, too.
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Jun 20, 2024 by Stefon Walters
Want the Max $4,873 Social Security Benefit? Make Sure You Do These Two Things.
To receive the maximum benefit, you'll need to reach earnings thresholds and delay benefits.
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Jun 20, 2024 by Maurie Backman
69% of Gen-Xers Expect to Delay Retirement. Here's Why That's Not Such a Bad Thing.
Working a few extra years could do a lot of great things for your retirement finances.
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Jun 20, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
4 Secrets of Millionaire Retirees
Once you unlock the millionaire code, you'll be on your way to the financial security you've always dreamed of.
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Jun 20, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here Are My 3 Top Reasons for Claiming Social Security at 70
Yes, I'll get fewer checks, but waiting could also bring me a lot more money.
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Jun 20, 2024 by Maurie Backman
The 2025 Social Security COLA Is a Good News/Bad News Situation for Retirees
Next year's COLA estimate just decreased slightly, but there's a silver lining to that.
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Jun 19, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
These Are My Favorite Accounts for Building a Millionaire Retirement
I actually have two favorites -- see which one is likely to become your favorite as well.
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Jun 19, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
1 Easy Way to Stretch Your Money in Retirement
Money might not grow on trees, but this strategy will ensure that your income keeps rolling in during retirement.
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Jun 19, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFP
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 70
The average 70 year old gets significantly more than the average beneficiary -- but not as much as you might think.
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Jun 19, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
This Could Be Gen Z's Biggest Barrier to a Comfortable Retirement
It's not a lack of savings, but it's something just as detrimental.
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