Jul 26, 2026 by Maurie BackmanThere's More Than 1 Way to Save Social Security. Here's What Congress Can Do.The program faces serious cuts if lawmakers don't intervene.
Jul 25, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®2 Times I'd Definitely Recommend Skipping Your 401(k) MatchLeaving this money on the table is rarely a good idea, but there are a couple of exceptions.
Jul 25, 2026 by Maurie Backman3 Solid Income Strategies That Could Help You Avoid Running Out of Money in RetirementThese are worth thinking about if depleting your nest egg scares you.
Jul 25, 2026 by Dana GeorgeGetting Divorced and Afraid You'll Lose Social Security Spousal Benefits? Here's What You Need to Know.Divorce can be stressful enough without worrying about losing retirement income. Here's how you can know if you qualify for benefits based on your ex's work record.
Jul 25, 2026 by Dana GeorgePhiladelphia Voters Approve City-Run Retirement Savings Program: How It Would WorkThe first of its kind in the nation, PhillySaves is designed to help workers save for retirement.
Jul 25, 2026 by Maurie BackmanHow to Prepare for RMDs Starting at 75 -- Even if You're Only 60 Right NowYou have a prime opportunity to lessen the blow.
Jul 25, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®2 Advantages and 2 Drawbacks of Working While Claiming Social SecurityIt works out for some, but for others, it can just make finances more complicated.
Jul 25, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®Washington Saved Social Security From Insolvency in 1983. Will the Same Strategies Work Again?Big changes could be coming to Social Security soon, and some might look familiar.
Jul 25, 2026 by Sean WilliamsSocial Security's 2027 COLA Is Set for a Double Dose of HistoryTwo rare events are on track to highlight next year's Social Security raise.
Jul 25, 2026 by Dana GeorgeAmericans Disagree on How to Save Social Security Before 2032, Polls FindAmericans have strong feelings about saving Social Security. Here's what some propose Congress do.
Jul 25, 2026 by Stefon WaltersHow Do Your Retirement Savings Compare to Average 401(k) Balances by Age?Use this article as a guideline, but remember that everyone's financial situation is different.
Jul 25, 2026 by Keith SpeightsA Top Expert Just Lowered Her 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast. Here's Why That Could Be a Mistake.Experts could soon find themselves having to revise their Social Security COLA estimates upward.
Jul 25, 2026 by Maurie BackmanWorking in Retirement? Here's the Surprising Impact on Your Social Security Check -- for Better and Worse.Things could go either way.
Jul 24, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®Social Security's 3.8% COLA Forecast for 2027 Could Bring an Unexpected UpsideThere's one silver lining to the high inflation we've all been dealing with.
Jul 24, 2026 by Maurie BackmanDon't Save for Retirement if You Haven't First Done ThisBuilding your nest egg is crucial, but there's another task you need to tackle first.
Jul 24, 2026 by Dana GeorgeSuze Orman Says Claiming Social Security Early Could Hurt You: 4 Points to Consider Before Making Your ClaimThere's a lot of online chatter about why you should claim Social Security early. Before you decide what you want to do, here's what you need to think about.
Jul 24, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®What Happens to Your Social Security If Your Spouse Dies Before You ClaimYou actually have more options than you did before.
Jul 24, 2026 by Dana GeorgeAre Americans Saving Enough? New 2026 Data on 401(k) Balances by AgeHow much you need to retire in comfort depends, in part, on how you'd like to spend your time. Here's how much others around your age have saved on average.
Jul 24, 2026 by Maurie BackmanShould You Delay Retirement if the Market Crashes Right Before?The quick answer? Not necessarily.
Jul 24, 2026 by Selena MaranjianHow to Decide Between Early Retirement and Waiting for Full Social Security BenefitsIt's a tricky decision, so think through all the angles carefully.