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Retirement News

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

Articles — Page 326

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Dec 6, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Want to Get Social Security the Moment You Turn 62? Here's Why You Probably Can't.
Only a lucky few are allowed to start receiving their Social Security benefits right at 62.
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Dec 6, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Never Worked? Don't Assume You Can't Get Social Security
An absent employment history doesn't mean Social Security benefits won't be coming your way.
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Dec 5, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's How Much the Average Spousal Social Security Benefit Will Grow in 2024
Don't get your hopes up too high.
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Dec 5, 2023 by Maurie Backman
IRA vs. 401(k): Which Plan Is Best for You in 2024?
It's important to find the right home for your savings.
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Dec 5, 2023 by Maurie Backman
This 401(k) Trend Is Increasing -- and It's Not a Good One
Be very careful with the moves you make in your 401(k).
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Dec 5, 2023 by Adam Levy
Retirees In These 12 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks
Here's what you need to know if you're living in one of them.
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Dec 5, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Doing These 3 Things Could Result in a Lower Social Security Benefit for Life
Why shrink your benefits when that may be avoidable?
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Dec 4, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
This Is the Easiest Way to Know How Much You'll Get From Social Security in Retirement
You can have the answer in about five minutes.
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Dec 4, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Retiring in 2024? 3 Moves You Must Make Now
Check these key items off your list ASAP.
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Dec 4, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Seemingly Innocent 401(k) Moves That Could Cost You Big Time
The wrong decisions could result in less savings.
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Dec 4, 2023 by Katie Brockman
Social Security: Here's Exactly How Much Your Benefits Will Go Up in 2024
There are a few changes to expect heading into the new year.
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Dec 4, 2023 by Justin Pope
The Best Way to Go From 0 to $1.15 Million in 32 Years
This retirement savings wealth hack is so simple that it's tragic not to use it.
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Dec 4, 2023 by Maurie Backman
I Hope to Be Able to Claim Social Security Early -- but Not for the Reason You Think
It's more about what an early filing represents for me.
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Dec 3, 2023 by Adam Levy
2 Little-Known Social Security Rules Everyone Needs to Know by the Time They Reach 62
Knowing these rules before you claim Social Security can make this major retirement decision a lot easier.
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Dec 3, 2023 by Justin Pope
Retiring in 2024? Make Sure You Can Answer These 5 Questions First.
You do yourself (and your family) a favor by making sure your finances are in order before retiring.
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Dec 3, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Scenarios Where a Delayed Social Security Claim Doesn't Make Sense
Waiting to file for benefits doesn't always pay off.
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Dec 3, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Are You Actually Saving Too Much for Retirement?
It's important to save for the future, but not at the detriment of your present.
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Dec 3, 2023 by Keith Speights
How Are Your Benefits Affected If You Collect Social Security and Continue to Work?
There's a disincentive of sorts for claiming Social Security benefits early and continuing to work.
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Dec 3, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Things Stopping You From an Early Retirement
Want to close out your career early? Don't let these mistakes get in your way.
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Dec 3, 2023 by Katie Brockman
Retirees: 2 Sneaky Ways Taxes Could Affect Your Social Security Benefits
You could end up paying more in taxes than you might realize.
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