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

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Apr 10, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Filing for Social Security at 62 Could Cost You Far More Than You Think -- Even If It Seems Tempting Now
Read this before you decide you absolutely refuse to wait.
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Apr 10, 2026 by Stefon Walters
What Happens to Your IRA When You Die? What Heirs Need to Know in 2026.
The rules largely depend on whether you're the surviving spouse.
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Apr 10, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Your Medicare Premiums Could Cost Almost $700 a Month in 2026. Here's Why.
For some enrollees, the cost can be huge.
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Apr 9, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
A Big Change Is Coming to Medicare in July 2026
This could save you a ton of money on prescription drug costs.
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Apr 9, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Using a Health Savings Account for Retirement Funds? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
They may not seem that costly in the moment, but these moves can come back to bite you.
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Apr 9, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Make Less Than $50,000 Per Year? These Are Your Top 2 Retirement Accounts.
These accounts can help you stretch your retirement savings as far as possible.
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Apr 9, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Forced Into Retirement Before You're Ready? Here Are 3 Critical Moves to Make.
It's important to know what to do.
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Apr 9, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Social Security Has Never Missed a Payment. Will That Change Soon?
The program is in a very difficult spot right now.
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Apr 9, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
3 Times Red Tape Could Stand in the Way of You Receiving Your Social Security Benefits
Don't wait until you're in one of these situations to figure out what to do next.
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Apr 9, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
You Can Still Contribute $7,000 to a 2025 IRA Before April 15 -- Here's Who Qualifies
There's still time to contribute tax-advantaged funds to your retirement account that will count toward your 2025 limit.
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Apr 9, 2026 by Maurie Backman
You Might Regret Ignoring This Social Security Strategy -- Especially If You're Married
It's a big opportunity to miss out on.
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Apr 9, 2026 by Adam Levy
Spousal IRA Rules Every Married Couple Should Know Before the April 15 Deadline
You might be able to contribute more to an IRA than you realize.
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Apr 9, 2026 by Christy Bieber
The Surprising Reason Why Over 2.5 Million Social Security Retirees Aren't Eligible for the New Senior Tax Deduction
The new senior tax deduction was promoted as eliminating tax on Social Security, but many Social Security recipients won't qualify for it.
Claiming Strategy
Apr 9, 2026 by Dana George
Social Security Claiming Strategies for Couples: Maximize Your Household Benefits
It takes a plan to make the most of Social Security benefits.
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Apr 8, 2026 by Maurie Backman
It's Not Too Late to Make This Crucial Retirement Savings Move
Don't pass up the opportunity.
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Apr 8, 2026 by Leo Sun
The April 1 RMD Deadline Is Here -- What First-Year Retirees Need to Know
Should you double up on RMDs in your first year?
Moving Abroad
Apr 8, 2026 by Dana George
Moving Abroad for Retirement? Be Sure to Make These 6 Money Moves.
More retirees than ever are moving abroad. Do you plan to become one of them?
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Apr 8, 2026 by Christy Bieber
We're Less Than 9 Months Away From These Social Security Changes
Retirees should start planning for the 2027 changes now.
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Apr 8, 2026 by Stefon Walters
Don't Miss the April 15 IRA Deadline. It Could Cost You Thousands
Don't underestimate the power of time even on a small investment.
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Apr 8, 2026 by James Brumley
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Retirees and It's Not Enough
You might be shocked at how little income the average current and near-future retiree is going to be getting from their seemingly big nest egg.
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