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Aug 25, 2026 by Christy Bieber
3 Social Security Rules Retirees Forget About
Social Security can be complicated, but forgetting these key rules could come at a cost.
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Aug 25, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security Spousal Benefits: 2 Tricky Rules That Trip Couples Up
Make sure you understand how these benefits work.
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Aug 24, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Here's How Much the Average 401(k) Match Could Be Worth by Retirement
You probably never guessed a 401(k) match could go this far.
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Aug 24, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Social Security Beneficiaries Just Got Some Tough News About the 2027 COLA
Your checks may not increase by as much as you'd hoped for next year.
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Aug 24, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Want to Lock in the Largest Possible 2027 Social Security Benefit? You Must Do These 3 Things
There are only three boxes to check, but that's still a tall order.
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Aug 24, 2026 by Dana George
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2027 Slips as Inflation Cools -- Here's What It Means for Your Check
Due to a midsummer dip in inflation, COLA estimates have dropped.
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Aug 24, 2026 by Maurie Backman
What Every 62-Year-Old Should Know About Social Security
It's important to have your facts straight.
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Aug 24, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
5 Secrets of Roth IRA Millionaires -- Including One Who Amassed $264 Million in His Roth IRA
The good news is that you can act on some or all of these secrets yourself.
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Aug 24, 2026 by Stefon Walters
One of Social Security's Most Important Dates Is Less Than 2 Months Away. Here's What Retirees Can Expect.
A nice benefits boost could be on the way, but it doesn't help retirees right now.
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Aug 24, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Some Retirees Pay State Income Tax on Social Security in These 8 States
More states used to tax Social Security, but now we're down to these eight.
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Aug 24, 2026 by Christy Bieber
3 Retirement Decisions You Could Regret in 5 Years
Making these mistakes could put your long-term security at risk.
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Aug 24, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Bad News on 2027 Social Security COLA: Why the Number Just Dropped
Seniors may be disappointed, but there's a reason for the shift.
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Aug 23, 2026 by Maurie Backman
2 Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 70
Waiting as long as possible doesn't always pay off.
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Aug 23, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Is $20,000 a Month in Retirement Income Within Reach?
A $240,000 annual retirement income would provide freedom and flexibility, but is it achievable?
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Aug 23, 2026 by Dana George
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Estimates Social Security Cuts for Couples if the System Is Not Fixed
Many retired couples rely on Social Security income.
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Aug 23, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Why Social Security Can't Be the Center of Your Retirement Income Plan
Relying too heavily on those benefits could hurt you.
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Aug 23, 2026 by Christy Bieber
3 Ways to Maximize Social Security Without Working Longer
Maximizing your Social Security benefits can help shore up your financial security -- and there are ways to do it without having to extend your working years.
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Aug 23, 2026 by James Brumley
3 Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 67
The trade-offs for waiting aren't insignificant. Just make sure your current plan actually accomplishes what you need it to in the long run.
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Aug 23, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Here's the Truth About How Much You Need to Save If You Want to End Up a Millionaire
A seven-figure nest egg doesn't have to be a pipe dream -- but you need to understand how much to save to make it a reality.
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Aug 23, 2026 by Christy Bieber
What Happens When Social Security Takes Your Benefits Because You Work Too Much?
Working can cause you to temporarily forfeit some benefits, but you get the money back eventually.
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