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

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Feb 17, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Here's 1 Reason It Could Pay to Claim Social Security at 70
A delayed filing could work out well in this specific scenario.
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Feb 17, 2024 by Keith Speights
This Is My Favorite Account for Building a Millionaire Retirement
This retirement account comes with lots of pluses.
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Feb 17, 2024 by Sean Williams
Here's the Average Social Security Retired-Worker Benefit by Age
The average monthly Social Security check fluctuates wildly between ages 62 and 99.
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Feb 17, 2024 by Selena Maranjian
Some of the Best Investors in History Have Praised The 1 Thing That Makes Saving for Retirement an Absolute Breeze
The power of compounded growth can turn an ordinary person into a millionaire -- or a multimillionaire.
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Feb 16, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
10 States Still Tax Social Security Benefits. Is Yours One of Them?
You definitely don't want to ignore this when filing your taxes this year.
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Feb 16, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Thinking of Borrowing Against Your Retirement Savings? You May Want to Think Again.
Taking a loan out against your nest egg might backfire on you in a big way.
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Feb 16, 2024 by Maurie Backman
More Than 1 in 3 Retirees Get Less Social Security Than Expected. Here's an Easy Way to Avoid an Unpleasant Surprise.
It's important to know how much Social Security income to anticipate before your retirement begins.
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Feb 16, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 66, and 70
The average Social Security retired worker benefit at age 70 is much higher than the average benefit at age 62.
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Feb 15, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's How to Calculate Exactly How Much Spousal Social Security Benefit You Stand to Receive
You can get an answer without doing your own math.
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Feb 15, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 in 4 HSA Participants Could Be Making a Huge Mistake
Are you making it, too?
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Feb 15, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Claiming Social Security at 62? Here Are 3 Reasons You Might Take Home Less Than You Expected
Early claiming doesn't always bring bigger rewards.
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Feb 15, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Going Back to Work in Retirement Could Impact Your Social Security Benefits -- for Better and for Worse
It's important to know what to expect if you've left the labor force and are now returning.
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Feb 14, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Is Phased Retirement Right for You?
Sometimes you're just not ready for a clean break from the workforce.
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Feb 14, 2024 by Adam Levy
These Are Arguably the Absolute Best States for Retirees to Move to in 2024
You might find you can avoid one of retirement's biggest expenses in any of these states.
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Feb 14, 2024 by RJ Fulton
Unlocking Wealth: The 3 Secrets of 401(k) Millionaires
There's no exact recipe for becoming a 401(k) millionaire, but these proven strategies can propel you closer to financial milestones.
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Feb 14, 2024 by Maurie Backman
This Was the Average HSA Balance at the End of 2023
How does your balance compare?
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Feb 14, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Attention, Workers: You May Want to Heed This Retirement Warning
It's advice to pay close attention to.
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Feb 14, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Lawmakers Want to Prevent Social Security Cuts. Will They Take Away Your Retirement Plan Tax Benefits to Make That Happen?
Social Security is facing some fiscal challenges. Could changes to IRAs and 401(k)s solve them?
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Feb 13, 2024 by Katie Brockman
1 Huge Social Security Problem Many Retirees Aren't Prepared For
Don't let this mistake trip you up in retirement.
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Feb 13, 2024 by Justin Pope
Are You 1 of the 4.1 Million Americans Turning 65 This Year? 5 Retirement Tips You Need to Know
Retirement planning is as vital as ever for an aging U.S. population.
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