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Oct 31, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons You May Not Want a Medicare Advantage Plan in 2024
Medicare Advantage isn't right for everyone.
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Oct 31, 2023 by Katie Brockman
Working While on Social Security? There's Good News for 2024.
You may be able to keep more of your benefits in the year to come.
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Oct 31, 2023 by Maurie Backman
1 Fantastic Retirement Savings Account You'll Wish You'd Heard of Sooner
It offers many benefits you don't want to pass up.
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Oct 31, 2023 by Christy Bieber
The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70
Weighing the pros and cons of waiting to collect more from the government.
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Oct 31, 2023 by Katie Brockman
1 Outdated Retirement Rule You'll Want to Forget ASAP, and 1 to Use Instead
Don't let this misguided advice throw a wrench in your retirement.
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Oct 31, 2023 by Adam Levy
3 Reasons to Seriously Consider Using a Living Trust to Pass Inheritance to Your Family
The value of a living trust over a will can be worth the price.
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Oct 31, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Can You Claim Your Personal Social Security Benefit as Well as a Spousal Benefit?
The quick answer is that you can -- just not at the same time.
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Oct 30, 2023 by Trevor Jennewine
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit for Retirees at Age 62
Retired workers are entitled to Social Security at age 62, but delaying benefits dramatically increases the payout.
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Oct 30, 2023 by Christy Bieber
3 Things to Do Now to Help Get the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit Later
If you want a big retirement benefit from Social Security, there are a few things you should be doing right now to maximize the chances of getting it.
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Oct 30, 2023 by Maurie Backman
1 in 5 Americans Has This Plan for an HSA -- and It's a Good One
If you have an HSA, it pays to take a similar approach.
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Oct 30, 2023 by Keith Speights
Will You Miss Out on Social Security's Annual COLAs If You Wait Until 67 to Claim Benefits?
The Social Security COLAs will have just as much fizz if you hold off on retirement.
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Oct 30, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
529 Plan Beneficiaries Can Look Forward to This Perk in 2024
The change gives 529 account holders and their beneficiaries greater flexibility to decide what to do with their savings.
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Oct 30, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Planning to Work in Retirement? Here's How It Might Affect Your Social Security Benefits.
The paycheck you earn may or may not affect your benefits at all.
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Oct 29, 2023 by Adam Levy
Social Security's 2024 COLA Might Leave Retirees Worse Off Than They Expect
A 3.2% increase might not be enough to cover increased living expenses and more.
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Oct 29, 2023 by Justin Pope
1 Simple Retirement Savings Hack You'll Wish You'd Known Sooner
This excellent retirement tool goes with a 401(k) like peanut butter and jelly.
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Oct 29, 2023 by Katie Brockman
3 Social Security Surprises That Could Cost You in Retirement
Don't let these misunderstandings trip you up.
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Oct 29, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Does It Ever Make Sense to Claim Social Security While Working?
It could have some unintended consequences for your finances.
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Oct 29, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Things About Social Security You Must Know Ahead of Retirement
Keep these points in mind to avoid financial issues later on.
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Oct 29, 2023 by Keith Speights
13 States That Won't Tax Your Social Security, IRA, or 401(k) Retirement Income
Where you live makes a big difference in how much money you'll actually make during your retirement years.
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Oct 29, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons Your Spending May Not Shrink As Much As Expected in Retirement
Thinking you can get by on much less income in retirement? You may want to think again.
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