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Mar 6, 2024 by Ryan Downie
This Is the Bare Minimum You Should Be Contributing to Your 401(k) Right Now
Matching contributions are the only guaranteed returns you'll find in your 401(k).
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Mar 6, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Here's Why It's Dangerous To Tap Your Retirement Account Early -- Even if You Don't Incur a Penalty
Your best bet is pretty much always to leave your nest egg intact until you actually retire.
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Mar 6, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Lesser-Known Ways to Score a Higher Social Security Check
A higher payday could be yours if you know these important rules.
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Mar 6, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
Want to Max Out Your Roth IRA for 2023? There's Still Time.
You still have a few weeks left to crush your Roth IRA goals for 2023.
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Mar 5, 2024 by Maurie Backman
This Was the Average 401(k) Match in 2023
Hint: It's not a small number.
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Mar 5, 2024 by Maurie Backman
2 Reasons to Save in a Roth 401(k) in 2024, and 2 Reasons Not To
Roth 401(k)s are a bit of a mixed bag. Read on to see why.
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Mar 5, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's 2025 COLA Could Be Under 2%. Here's Why That's Not Such a Bad Thing, Though.
A smaller COLA may not be something seniors celebrate. But the news isn't all dire.
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Mar 5, 2024 by Daniel Foelber
Warren Buffett's Letter to Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Just Reminded Investors of This Timeless Lesson
Avoiding big losses has been integral to Berkshire Hathaway's success.
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Mar 4, 2024 by Katie Brockman
Why Taking Social Security at 70 Could Cost You Big Time
Delaying benefits isn't always the best retirement move.
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Mar 4, 2024 by Stefon Walters
Is a Living Trust Really the Best Way to Pass an Inheritance To Your Family?
Living trusts are great tools, but there could be better alternatives for simpler estates.
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Mar 4, 2024 by Maurie Backman
37% of Workers Increased Their 401(k) Contribution Rate in 2023. Here Are 3 Reasons You Should Do the Same This Year.
Pumping more money into your 401(k) could benefit you in more ways than one.
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Mar 4, 2024 by Maurie Backman
This Huge Medicare Misconception Could Really Upend Your Retirement Finances
Don't buy into a costly myth.
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Mar 4, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons Your Social Security Check May Be Smaller Than Expected
There are different reasons why you may end up with less money from Social Security.
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Mar 3, 2024 by Chuck Saletta
This Is My Favorite Account For Building a Millionaire Retirement
When saving for retirement is automatic, it gets a lot easier to build a fairly substantial nest egg.
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Mar 3, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's Why You Really Don't Want to Retire in Your 30s or 40s
Life's not always one big party for these retirees.
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Mar 3, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
The 5 Types of Social Security Benefits and Who Qualifies for Them
You don't want to miss out on any you could be eligible for.
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Mar 3, 2024 by Katie Brockman
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Age From 62 to 70
The age at which you file will have a massive effect on your benefit amount.
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Mar 3, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Burned Out at Work? Before You Claim Social Security and Retire Early, Consider This
There may be a solution that prevents you from ending your career altogether and filing for Social Security at a less optimal time.
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Mar 3, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Do These Things in Your 40s if You Want to Retire Early
Early retirement takes advanced planning.
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Mar 3, 2024 by Keith Speights
Your 2025 Social Security Increase Could Be the Lowest in Years. But There's a Silver Lining.
There's good news and bad news related to the likely size of next year's Social Security COLA.
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