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Feb 19, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
No Employer Match? Here's How to Decide Whether It's Worth Saving in Your 401(k).
There's more than just the match (or lack thereof) to consider.
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Feb 19, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Hidden Costs Retirees Often Forget -- and the Best Ways to Prepare
Keep these on your radar.
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Feb 19, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
This Medicare Mistake Can Devastate Unprepared Retirees
This is one area where too much optimism could come back to bite you.
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Feb 19, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Medicare Mistakes That Could Increase Your Healthcare Bills in Retirement
Do your very best to avoid these.
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Feb 19, 2026 by Adam Levy
Here's the Early Estimate for the 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
Analysts have digested the most recent inflation and jobs data.
Bear Market
Feb 19, 2026 by Dana George
What Should Retirees Know About Navigating Retirement During a Bear Market?
Bear markets tend to feel much scarier than they are. Here's why.
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Feb 19, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
Do Your Beneficiaries Know What to Do With Your Investment Portfolio? Here's Why It Matters.
When you die, there is a lot that needs to be done; will your investments make things more complicated or less?
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Feb 19, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's How Much the Average 50-Year-Old Should Have Saved for Retirement
Everyone's retirement goal is different, but this amount can let you know if you're in the ballpark.
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Feb 19, 2026 by Stefon Walters
3 Things All Retirees Need to Know About the New Senior Tax Deduction
Retirees will see a nice change to their returns this year.
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Feb 19, 2026 by Katie Brockman
How Investing Just $12 a Day Could Make You a Millionaire by Retirement
It's simpler than you might think to retire a millionaire.
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Feb 19, 2026 by Maurie Backman
I Used to Think RMDs Were Just a Tax Hassle. Here's What I Realized About the Bigger Risk.
It's not just a matter of having to pay the IRS more money.
RMDs
Feb 19, 2026 by Dana George
Don't Need Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Right Away? Here Are Smart Ways to Use the Extra Cash.
If you don't need your RMD right away, there are some very good ways to use the money.
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Feb 19, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Social Security Changes You May Have Missed in 2026
Don't let these changes fly under your radar.
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Feb 19, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Study Shows Outdated Medicare Rule Traps Retirees in the Hospital for Longer
Retirees are impacted by a problematic Medicare rule.
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Feb 18, 2026 by Christy Bieber
What Does the Average Retiree Really Get From Social Security?
Understanding how much your Social Security checks will be is important because your benefits may not be as much as you think.
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Feb 18, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Stop Losing Money to RMDs: A Simple Fix Retirees Miss
With proper planning, RMDs may be less of an issue.
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Feb 18, 2026 by Maurie Backman
I Used to Think I Needed $1 Million to Retire Comfortably. Here's What Changed My Mind.
It was a harsh reality check that needed to happen.
Billionaire
Feb 18, 2026 by Dana George
Do Billionaires Still Collect Social Security? The Answer Might Surprise You.
Whether billionaires should pay Social Security taxes on a larger share of their income is up for debate.
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Feb 18, 2026 by Maurie Backman
This Is the Average Millennial 401(k) Balance -- How Does Yours Compare?
It's not a super high number, but all isn't lost.
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Feb 18, 2026 by James Brumley
How Compound Interest Can Help You Retire a Millionaire -- Even on a Modest Income
The key to million-dollar nest egg isn't being a brilliant or lucky investor. It's time multiplied by consistency.
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