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Apr 30, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Could Claiming Social Security Early Increase Your Lifetime Benefit?
Sometimes the early claimer really does wind up with the most cash.
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Apr 30, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Why Is It So Hard to Snag the Maximum Social Security Benefit?
There's a reason that benefit is so out of reach.
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Apr 30, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFP®
What Will the 2025 Social Security COLA Be? Here's What Recent Data Tells Us.
We don't know how much benefits will increase yet, but here's what we do know.
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Apr 29, 2024 by Maurie Backman
2 Lesser-Known Pitfalls of Required Minimum Distributions
RMDs don't just create a tax liability. They might hurt you financially in other ways, too.
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Apr 29, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's 2025 COLA: Here's What We Know So Far
It's sort of a good news/bad news situation.
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Apr 29, 2024 by Christy Bieber
Dave Ramsey's Risky Plan For Social Security Is Unrealistic for Most Retirees. Here's Why
Dave Ramsey says you can take Social Security at 62 if you invest all of it. But most people can't do this, and many who can probably shouldn't.
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Apr 29, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast for 2025 Exposes a Flaw That May Shock Retirees
Social Security benefits have (arguably) lost buying power over the last decade due to a flaw in the way cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated.
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Apr 28, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
3 401(k) Perks You Don't Want to Miss in 2024
You still have time to tap into these 401(k) benefits if you get started now.
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Apr 28, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
7 Financial and Retirement Mistakes Even the Wealthy Make
Plenty of rich people are putting their future financial security in jeopardy.
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Apr 28, 2024 by Stefon Walters
The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70
Retirees may find that the many months of missed payments may not be worth the increased monthly benefit.
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Apr 28, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
3 Ways You Can Crush Your Retirement Goals in 2024
It's not too late to get the ball rolling on your retirement savings goals for 2024.
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Apr 28, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Ways to Make an Early Retirement Work for You
Early retirement is more than possible, but it pays to take steps to address some of the hiccups you might face.
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Apr 28, 2024 by Christy Bieber
50% of Those on Social Security Face Losses Averaging Over $3,000 Because of This Problematic Rule
Those on Social Security are losing thousands because of laws passed in 1983 and 1993. Here's why.
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Apr 28, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2024
These changes are all important.
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Apr 28, 2024 by Sean Williams
Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Track to Yield an Unpleasant Surprise
There's more to Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) than meets the eye.
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Apr 28, 2024 by Adam Levy
The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Age 70
Most personal finance experts recommend waiting until 70 to claim Social Security, but there are some downsides to consider.
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Apr 27, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Will My Social Security Benefit Increase at My Full Retirement Age?
Some seniors get a boost at this age -- but there's a trade-off.
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Apr 27, 2024 by Katie Brockman
Social Security 2025 COLA Forecast: Here's the Good and Bad News
Here's how big a raise Social Security recipients might receive next year.
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Apr 27, 2024 by Justin Pope
4 Ways to Grow $100,000 Into $1 Million for Retirement Savings
There are many tools to help you retire with financial security.
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Apr 27, 2024 by Stefon Walters
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says the U.S. Retirement System Is "Under Immense Strain." 3 Ways to Build a Retirement Plan That Can Last in Any Economic Climate
Being proactive and flexible is key to managing the ups and downs of your retirement.
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