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The Motley Fool's most recent retirement and social security news coverage.

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Apr 27, 2024 by Christy Bieber
This Type of ETF Endorsed by Warren Buffett Is as Close to a Sure Thing as You Can Get
Buffett believes the best investment for most people is an S&P 500 index fund, and to prove it, his Berkshire Hathaway owns such funds itself.
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Apr 27, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Claiming Social Security at 62 Could Be a Good News/Bad News Situation. Here's Why.
Getting your money sooner could work to your advantage, but you're taking a big risk.
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Apr 27, 2024 by Katie Brockman
1 Easy Rule of Thumb to Help You Save for Retirement
The right strategy can supercharge your savings.
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Apr 27, 2024 by Sean Williams
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 65, and 70
Claiming age has the most sway of any factor when determining how much you'll receive each month and during your lifetime from Social Security.
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Apr 27, 2024 by Katie Brockman
What's the Worst Age to Start Taking Social Security? Here's What the Research Says.
Filing at the less-than-ideal age could potentially cost you more than $100,000 over a lifetime.
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Apr 26, 2024 by Chuck Saletta
This Is the Bare Minimum You Should Be Contributing to Your 401(k)
Why turn down free money from your boss?
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Apr 26, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Here's When Social Security's 2025 COLA Will Be Revealed
We won't know what retirees will get for a while, but here's when to expect it.
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Apr 26, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Should You Fund Your 401(k) Beyond Your Employer Match? Ask Yourself These Questions to Find Out
It always pays to get free money in your 401(k). But where do you go from there?
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Apr 26, 2024 by Christy Bieber
Some Retirees Will Get a $4,873 Check This Month From Social Security. Here's Why.
A small number of retirees get a very large benefit because they paid a lot of money into the Social Security system.
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Apr 26, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Claiming Social Security Spousal Benefits? Here's What the Average Senior in That Situation Collects Today.
Spousal benefits can be a financial lifeline in retirement. Read on to see what they might pay you.
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Apr 26, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
The Average American Retirement Plan Has a Major Blindspot
Did you forget to plan for this, too?
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Apr 26, 2024 by Katie Brockman
How Does Your Social Security Benefit Compare to the Average Retiree? Here's How to Find Out.
Here's exactly how to see how your benefit stacks up.
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Apr 25, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Retirees in This Age Group Get the Largest Average Social Security Checks
They're raking in over $100 more per month than the average Social Security beneficiary.
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Apr 25, 2024 by Marc Rapport
40 States Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
Only 10 states do, and there are lots of exemptions and exceptions.
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Apr 25, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Some Financial Experts Think Target Date Funds Are the Way to Go for Retirement Savings. But Is That the Right Choice for You?
Target date funds make investing easy. But don't assume they're best for you.
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Apr 25, 2024 by Christy Bieber
Social Security's 2025 COLA Is on Track to Do Something It Hasn't Done For 15 Years
The Social Security COLA could be above 2% for the fourth year running -- which hasn't happened for a very long time.
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Apr 25, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Before You Choose a Social Security Filing Age, There's Another Age You Need to Know About
The right information could help you make smart decisions related to Social Security.
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Apr 25, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
3 Secrets of 401(k) Millionaires
Hundreds of thousands of people have more than a million dollars in their 401(k) accounts -- and you could be one of them.
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Apr 25, 2024 by Sean Williams
Is Donald Trump Coming for Your Social Security if He Wins in November?
A Joe Biden post on X claims former President Trump will "come for your Social Security" if he's re-elected. Here are the facts on Biden's assertion.
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Apr 24, 2024 by Adam Levy
3 Lesser-Known Social Security Rules You Should Be Aware Of
Knowing these rules could help you decide when to claim Social Security.
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