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

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Feb 26, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Do You Have a Plan in Case Social Security Cuts Happen?
The program's financial picture is far from perfect.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's Why You Might Not Get a Spousal Social Security Benefit Even If You're Married
Relax, there's good news.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Katie Brockman
Social Security: Research Shows This Age Is the Best to Take Benefits -- but There's a Big Caveat
Most retirees can benefit from filing at a certain age, but there's more to the story.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
This Retirement Mistake Cost Americans $6.12 Billion Last Year. Here's How You Can Avoid It
There are a few loopholes that could help you avoid this.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
What Happens to Your Social Security Spousal Benefit if Your Spouse Dies?
One type of benefit ends, but another begins.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Most Businesses Have Experience With Phased Retirement. It Pays to Consider It for Your Senior Years.
Easing into retirement has the potential to benefit workers and employers alike.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Is Signing Up for Social Security Before Medicare a Good Idea?
In many cases, it may not be.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Adam Levy
Here's the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit at 66 and 70
There's a big difference in how much you can take home by waiting just four more years.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Justin Pope
Want to Be a Roth IRA Millionaire? 5 Tips All Retirees Should Know
Shockingly few people use this fantastic wealth-building tool for their benefit.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Maurie Backman
You Don't Have to Save an HSA for Retirement. Here's Why You Should.
HSAs let you take withdrawals at any time. But you may want to put yours off until your senior years.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Keith Speights
Here's How Claiming Social Security at Age 62 Could Be a Brilliant Move
Receiving Social Security retirement benefits as early as possible could be smart for some Americans.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Sean Williams
The 3 Most Egregious Social Security Lies You've Been Told (and May Have Even Believed)
These pervasive lies about America's top retirement program need to be put to rest.
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Feb 25, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
The Little-Known Social Security Do-Over Option Could Get Retirees a Bigger Benefit
Retired workers could get a bigger Social Security benefit by undoing their claiming decision or suspending payments.
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Feb 24, 2024 by Marc Rapport
These Are Arguably the Absolute Best States for Retirees to Move to in 2024
Lots to do and less taxes to pay help put Washington and Tennessee on top.
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Feb 24, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
This Move Boosts the Average Social Security Check Up to $153 in 12 Months. How Much Could It Earn You?
Some seniors could get even more.
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Feb 24, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Accounts You Should Think About Saving In for Retirement -- at the Same Time
Using a combination of these accounts could do great things for your senior self.
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Feb 24, 2024 by Stefon Walters
Trying to Decide When to Claim Social Security? This Number Could Help You Decide.
Understanding break-even ages can help retirees decide the right time to claim benefits.
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Feb 24, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons a $1 Million Retirement Nest Egg Might Fail You
Even if you can grow your portfolio to that popular milestone value, it might not be enough for your golden years.
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Feb 24, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
3 Secrets of 401(k) Millionaires
One of the key requirements for becoming a millionaire is simply perseverance.
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Feb 24, 2024 by Maurie Backman
4 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2024
Keep these on your radar -- whether you're retired or not.
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