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Nov 22, 2023 by Maurie Backman
There's a Really Easy Way to Estimate Your Future Social Security Benefit. Here's How.
Why subject yourself to a needless guessing game?
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Nov 22, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
The Deceptively Simple Way to Cost Yourself Social Security Benefits -- and How to Avoid It
This mistake could cost you tens of thousands of dollars.
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Nov 22, 2023 by Maurie Backman
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance Today. How Does Yours Compare?
No matter what your balance looks like, there are steps you can take to grow it strategically.
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Nov 22, 2023 by Trevor Jennewine
Social Security Benefit Cuts Could Happen in 10 Years. Should Retirees Claim Benefits Early?
With Social Security benefit cuts possible in the next decade, retirees may be tempted to claim Social Security as soon as possible.
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Nov 21, 2023 by Katie Brockman
Social Security: 2 Sneaky Ways to Get More Out of Your Benefits
These little-known strategies could help you make the most of Social Security.
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Nov 21, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Here's One Silver Lining to Retiring on Social Security Alone
It's hard to retire on only Social Security, but at least you might get to keep your benefits in full.
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Nov 21, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
3 Costly Social Security Mistakes You Can't Come Back From -- and 1 You May Be Able to Undo
These mistakes are all too common.
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Nov 21, 2023 by Trevor Jennewine
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit for Retirees and Spouses
The average Social Security benefit is a useful benchmark, but beneficiaries need to understand exactly how their payouts are calculated.
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Nov 21, 2023 by Chuck Saletta
1 Simple Retirement Savings Hack That Can Help Out Big Time in the Long Run
There are very few moves you can make that are this simple yet can have such a huge positive impact on your future.
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Nov 21, 2023 by Maurie Backman
This Is the Average IRA Balance Today. How Does Yours Compare?
Balances are down from the previous quarter but up on an annual basis.
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Nov 21, 2023 by Christy Bieber
How Much Bigger Will Your Social Security Checks Be In 2024?
Social Security checks are increasing due to a cost-of-living adjustment. See how much extra money you'll get in 2024.
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Nov 20, 2023 by Adam Levy
1 Must-Read Quote From New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Social Security
The newly elected Speaker has a tough stance on how to fix Social Security.
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Nov 20, 2023 by Christy Bieber
4 Ways Social Security Is Changing in 2024
Social Security is changing in important ways next year, including higher monthly payments and more Social Security taxes for top earners.
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Nov 20, 2023 by Maurie Backman
2 Reasons Why a Delayed Retirement Could Be Your Ticket to More Social Security
Working a bit longer could help you in more ways than one.
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Nov 20, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Retiring in 2024? 5 Things to Do Right Now
You're almost there. Time for a last-minute financial checkup.
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Nov 20, 2023 by Christy Bieber
3 Things to Do Now to Help Get the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit Later
Want a bigger Social Security benefit? Take these steps now so you can earn one in the future.
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Nov 20, 2023 by Maurie Backman
2 Pros and Cons to Getting a Medicare Advantage Plan in 2024
Will you benefit from a Medicare Advantage plan? Maybe. Or maybe not.
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Nov 20, 2023 by Katie Brockman
3 Big Problems With Social Security (and What You Can Do to Prepare)
These challenges could potentially spell trouble for your benefits.
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Nov 19, 2023 by Christy Bieber
Will You Be Disappointed By Next Year's Social Security Raise?
Social Security's 2024 raise is much smaller than the cost-of-living adjustments in recent years thanks to slowing inflation.
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Nov 19, 2023 by Selena Maranjian
3 Ways to Grow $100,000 Into $1 Million for Retirement Savings
Surprise! You may not need to invest any additional dollars at all to reach $1 million.
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