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

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Mar 9, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's Delayed Retirement Credits End at 70. Will That Change?
Social Security gives filers a limited window to grow their benefits. Could the rules shift down the line?
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Mar 9, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
There's Still Time to Contribute to Your Roth IRA for 2023
Although you need to act quickly, you can still beef up your retirement savings by stashing away money in a Roth IRA for 2023.
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Mar 9, 2024 by Sean Williams
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 62
An extremely popular Social Security claiming age may be doing retired workers a disservice.
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Mar 8, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
3 Little-Known Ways You Can Get Social Security Before Age 62
If you qualify, you don't want to miss out on these benefits.
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Mar 8, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
Worried About Social Security? 2 Roth IRA Moves to Make in 2024
You won't have to worry about living on Social Security alone if you make these Roth IRA moves this year.
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Mar 8, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Struggling to Save for Retirement? 3 Strategies to Employ.
It's important to build a solid nest egg. Here's how to change course if you've had a hard time so far.
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Mar 8, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Will I Have to Pay Into Social Security If I'm Working and on Social Security?
If you earn wages, expect to pay into Social Security -- period.
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Mar 8, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit for Men and Women at Ages 62, 66, and 70
Work history, lifetime income, and claiming age play important roles in determining Social Security benefits for retired workers.
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Mar 7, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
3 Little-Known Drawbacks of Retiring Abroad
The time to start planning for these is now.
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Mar 7, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Laid Off at Age 55? Here's Why You Shouldn't Rush to Cash Out Your 401(k)
You may be able to take your money penalty-free. But that doesn't mean you should.
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Mar 7, 2024 by Maurie Backman
63% of 401(k) Savers Could Be Making a Terrible Mistake With Their Money
It's a blunder you may be falling victim to as well.
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Mar 7, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Lawmakers Might Increase Social Security's Full Retirement Age to Avoid Benefit Cuts. Here's How That Could Hurt Today's Workers Big Time
A well-intentioned solution could have negative consequences.
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Mar 6, 2024 by Ryan Downie
This Is the Bare Minimum You Should Be Contributing to Your 401(k) Right Now
Matching contributions are the only guaranteed returns you'll find in your 401(k).
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Mar 6, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Here's Why It's Dangerous To Tap Your Retirement Account Early -- Even if You Don't Incur a Penalty
Your best bet is pretty much always to leave your nest egg intact until you actually retire.
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Mar 6, 2024 by Maurie Backman
3 Lesser-Known Ways to Score a Higher Social Security Check
A higher payday could be yours if you know these important rules.
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Mar 6, 2024 by Charlene Rhinehart
Want to Max Out Your Roth IRA for 2023? There's Still Time.
You still have a few weeks left to crush your Roth IRA goals for 2023.
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Mar 5, 2024 by Maurie Backman
This Was the Average 401(k) Match in 2023
Hint: It's not a small number.
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Mar 5, 2024 by Maurie Backman
2 Reasons to Save in a Roth 401(k) in 2024, and 2 Reasons Not To
Roth 401(k)s are a bit of a mixed bag. Read on to see why.
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Mar 5, 2024 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's 2025 COLA Could Be Under 2%. Here's Why That's Not Such a Bad Thing, Though.
A smaller COLA may not be something seniors celebrate. But the news isn't all dire.
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Mar 5, 2024 by Daniel Foelber
Warren Buffett's Letter to Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Just Reminded Investors of This Timeless Lesson
Avoiding big losses has been integral to Berkshire Hathaway's success.
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