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Jul 26, 2026 by Maurie Backman
There'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.
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Jul 25, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
2 Times I'd Definitely Recommend Skipping Your 401(k) Match
Leaving this money on the table is rarely a good idea, but there are a couple of exceptions.
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Jul 25, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Solid Income Strategies That Could Help You Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement
These are worth thinking about if depleting your nest egg scares you.
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Jul 25, 2026 by Dana George
Getting 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.
Philadelphia
Jul 25, 2026 by Dana George
Philadelphia Voters Approve City-Run Retirement Savings Program: How It Would Work
The first of its kind in the nation, PhillySaves is designed to help workers save for retirement.
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Jul 25, 2026 by Maurie Backman
How to Prepare for RMDs Starting at 75 -- Even if You're Only 60 Right Now
You have a prime opportunity to lessen the blow.
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Jul 25, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
2 Advantages and 2 Drawbacks of Working While Claiming Social Security
It works out for some, but for others, it can just make finances more complicated.
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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.
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Jul 25, 2026 by Sean Williams
Social Security's 2027 COLA Is Set for a Double Dose of History
Two rare events are on track to highlight next year's Social Security raise.
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Jul 25, 2026 by Dana George
Americans Disagree on How to Save Social Security Before 2032, Polls Find
Americans have strong feelings about saving Social Security. Here's what some propose Congress do.
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Jul 25, 2026 by Stefon Walters
How 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.
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Jul 25, 2026 by Keith Speights
A 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.
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Jul 25, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Working in Retirement? Here's the Surprising Impact on Your Social Security Check -- for Better and Worse.
Things could go either way.
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Jul 24, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Social Security's 3.8% COLA Forecast for 2027 Could Bring an Unexpected Upside
There's one silver lining to the high inflation we've all been dealing with.
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Jul 24, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Don't Save for Retirement if You Haven't First Done This
Building your nest egg is crucial, but there's another task you need to tackle first.
Suze Orman
Jul 24, 2026 by Dana George
Suze Orman Says Claiming Social Security Early Could Hurt You: 4 Points to Consider Before Making Your Claim
There'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.
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Jul 24, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
What Happens to Your Social Security If Your Spouse Dies Before You Claim
You actually have more options than you did before.
Saving Enough
Jul 24, 2026 by Dana George
Are Americans Saving Enough? New 2026 Data on 401(k) Balances by Age
How 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.
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Jul 24, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Should You Delay Retirement if the Market Crashes Right Before?
The quick answer? Not necessarily.
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Jul 24, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
How to Decide Between Early Retirement and Waiting for Full Social Security Benefits
It's a tricky decision, so think through all the angles carefully.
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