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Retirement News

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

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Dec 11, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
4 Ways You Can Lose Some (or All) of Your Spousal Social Security Benefits
If any of these happen to you, you'll need a new financial plan ASAP.
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Dec 11, 2023 by Stefon Walters
3 Must-Do 401(k) Moves to Make Before the End of 2023
These moves can put you on track to enter the new year maximizing the potential of your 401(k).
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Dec 11, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Married Couples Should Know
Know the rules so you can make the most of this perk.
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Dec 10, 2023 by Keith Speights
5 Things Retirees Need to Know About Income Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Taxes won't necessarily disappear when you retire.
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Dec 10, 2023 by Adam Levy
New Data From the CDC Reveals the Optimal Age to Claim Social Security for the Average Retiree
It could make a big difference in determining when you decide to claim your benefits.
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Dec 10, 2023 by Trevor Jennewine
Here's the Max Social Security Benefit for Retirees in 2024, and the Salary You Need to Get It
Future retirees should understand how to maximize their Social Security benefit.
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Dec 10, 2023 by Katie Brockman
3 Huge Social Security Changes Taking Effect in January 2024
Here's what to expect heading into the New Year.
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Dec 10, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
38 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
Living in one of these states gives you one less thing to worry about in retirement.
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Dec 10, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Medicare Gotchas That Could Cost You a Fortune
You might spend a lot more under Medicare than expected. Consider yourself warned,
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Dec 10, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Does It Make Sense to Save in a 401(k) if There's No Employee Match?
If you don't get any matching incentive, you're losing out on a major perk.
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Dec 10, 2023 by Stefon Walters
Claiming Social Security Early in 2024? Here Are 3 Things You Must Know.
Knowing these rules can ensure retirees aren't caught off-guard by benefits that may be different than expected.
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Dec 10, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Is Social Security Going Bankrupt? Here's the Real Scoop.
The program is facing some financial difficulties. But are things as dire as they might seem?
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Dec 10, 2023 by Sean Williams
Social Security's 2024 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Offers No Silver Lining
A potential triple whammy awaits retirees in the new year.
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Dec 9, 2023 by Keith Speights
Here's the 1 Social Security Change in 2024 That's Going to Hurt the Worst
Changes are on the way for Social Security next year. Not all of them will be welcomed.
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Dec 9, 2023 by Chuck Saletta
Want the Max $4,873 Social Security Monthly Benefit in 2024? 3 Things to Do ASAP.
It takes a very specific set of factors to truly get the most that Social Security has to offer.
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Dec 9, 2023 by Adam Levy
5 Tax-Saving Hacks Retirees Must Know Before the End of 2023
These strategies could save you a lot of money next April.
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Dec 9, 2023 by Keith Speights
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 62
Your benefits will be higher if you wait. But for many Americans, retiring at 62 is simply too appealing.
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Dec 9, 2023 by Katie Brockman
Want the Max $4,873 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need
Here's how to see whether you qualify for the maximum payments.
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Dec 9, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Worried About Paying for Healthcare in Retirement? Take These Steps to Ease the Burden
Medical bills can be a problem for retirees on a fixed income -- but they don't have to be a problem for you.
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Dec 9, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Want More Money Out of Social Security? 3 Things to Do Before You Retire
These moves could set you up nicely for the future.
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