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Social Security COLA Increase Ahead sign
Apr 5, 2026 by Keith Speights
Retirees Could Get a Much Bigger Social Security Raise in 2027 -- Thanks to Inflation
Inflation can be a double-edged sword for retirees.
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Apr 5, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 4 Things Retirees Need to Know in 2026
Married couples that don't understand how spousal benefits work could miss out on income in retirement.
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Apr 5, 2026 by Maurie Backman
A Roth IRA Sounds Great -- But Here's the Catch No One Talks About
These accounts come with a very surprising pitfall.
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Apr 5, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
Are You Really Ready to Start Collecting Social Security? 4 Signs it Might be the Perfect Time
Deciding when to retire and when to start collecting Social Security are two different things.
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Apr 4, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Retirees Are Rethinking This "Safe" Withdrawal Strategy. Should You?
You may want to reconsider.
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Apr 4, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Retiring in a Volatile Market? Here's How to Protect Your Savings.
A few key moves could help your money last.
Social Security benefit
Apr 4, 2026 by Justin Pope
How Working Past 62 Could Permanently Change Your Social Security Benefit
A few extra working years can be a game changer for your monthly benefits.
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Apr 4, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
The Retirement Number Nobody Talks About -- and Why $1 Million May Not Be Enough in 2036
This number can be small, but it can still wreak havoc on your future financial security.
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Apr 4, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Things Rich Retirees Do Differently With Their Social Security Benefits
People who don't need to rely on that income have more options.
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Apr 4, 2026 by Dana George
Is It Possible to Live on Social Security Benefits Alone While Living Abroad?
If you're one of the millions considering a move abroad, it's important to know where you can afford to live comfortably.
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Apr 4, 2026 by James Brumley
Stop Losing Money to Required Minimum Distributions and Use This Simple Fix
You can't escape income taxes, but retirement savers do have some choice as to when and how you pay them.
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Apr 4, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Medicare Costs Are Climbing Faster Than You Think: What Retirees Need to Know Now
Make sure you know what expenses you're dealing with.
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Apr 3, 2026 by Stefon Walters
How Your Social Security Benefit Is Calculated -- and Where Most Retirees Go Wrong
Being proactive can help with better financial planning in retirement.
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Apr 3, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
Here's How Claiming Social Security at 62 Affects Your Monthly Income for Life
Deciding when to claim Social Security is difficult, and claiming early can be tempting.
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Apr 3, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
This Overlooked Rule Could Make Some of Your Roth IRA Savings Taxable
Unless you enjoy donating to the IRS, you'll want to avoid this.
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Apr 3, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The Roth IRA Conversion Trap You Don't Want to Fall Into
It's a move that could cost you.
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Apr 3, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
No 401(k)? You May Have Another Retirement Savings Option Besides an IRA
This could be the perfect addition to your 2026 retirement savings plan.
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Apr 3, 2026 by Maurie Backman
This Could Be the Single Best Way to Protect Your Retirement Savings From Market Volatility
It's a strategy worth employing no matter how large or small your nest egg is.
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Apr 3, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Americans Concerned New Medicare Advantage Coverage Limitation Is Too Vague
Medicare Advantage coverage is changing, and Americans are worried about the effect.
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Apr 3, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Here's the Average Social Security Claiming Age for Men and Women
There's a pretty clear trend -- but that doesn't mean it's the right move for you.
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