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Retirement News

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

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Mar 9, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The 1 Thing You Should Never Do With Your 401(k) When You Leave a Job
It's a mistake that could cost you in a very serious way.
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Mar 9, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Americans Have Been Waiting 40 Years for This FSA Rule Change
The amount you can contribute to a dependent-care FSA increased permanently in 2026 for the first time in 40 years.
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Mar 9, 2026 by Dana George
Social Security Beneficiaries Face Growing Service Challenges at Local Offices
In 2025, Social Security Administration employees were suddenly faced with a heavier workload. Here's how that can affect you when you need help.
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Mar 9, 2026 by Christy Bieber
New Medicare Rule Has Advocates Concerned About Limits on Care
Medicare is imposing strict new restrictions that advocates are worried could affect retirees.
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Mar 9, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Working While Collecting Social Security? You May Be in for a Good or Bad Surprise.
Whether you're happy or not will likely depend on your situation.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The One 401(k) Mistake That Could Leave You Short in Retirement
It's a blunder you should make every effort to avoid.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Marc Guberti
Retirement in the West Doesn't Have to Be Expensive -- These Places Prove It
The West is filled with affordable options and numerous outdoor activities if you look beyond big cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's How Much the Wealthiest Americans Have Saved for Retirement
The number might surprise you.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Here's the Average 2026 Tax Refund. How Does Yours Compare?
The number may surprise you.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Is the Risk of Claiming Social Security at 70 Worth the Reward?
This definitely isn't a decision you want to rush.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
3 Key Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules Every Senior Needs to Know
This is one retirement move you really want to get right.
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Mar 8, 2026 by James Brumley
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance by Age -- How Do Your Retirement Savings Compare?
As expected, net worth improves with age. There's one obviously important high-growth time of life, though.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Maurie Backman
How the 2026 Social Security Raise Gets Quietly Eaten by Rising Medicare Premiums
This year's Part B increase is throwing seniors for a loop.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
These Are the Top 5 Best Places to Retire
The Motley Fool conducted research on the U.S. counties where people want to retire.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Dana George
3 Major Changes You Must Understand Before Your Next RMD Is Due
Unlike most news coming out of the nation's capital, changes to RMD regulations tend to enjoy little fanfare.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Seniors in These 8 States Could Face a Costly Expense in Retirement
Don't wait until you see your first retirement tax bill to start preparing for this.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Retiring in 2026? How Moving Could Affect Your Social Security and Medicare Benefits
Your retirement income and healthcare could look a little different depending on where you live.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Social Security Beneficiaries Just Got Some Bad News
A big change is coming, and there are still many details to work out.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Mortgage Rates Finally Dropped Below 6% -- Here's When Retirees Should Act and When to Wait
Mortgage rates may be falling, but retirees should pause before pouncing.
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Mar 7, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Things Retirees Must Know Before Taking a Mortgage at Today's Lower Rates
Keep these points in mind before you sign a loan.
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