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Sep 24, 2023 by Sean Williams
Who's Ready for a $59-Per-Month Social Security Benefit Increase?
Although Social Security's 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) should be above average, not all retirees are going to benefit.
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Sep 23, 2023 by Adam Levy
1 Marvelous Retirement Savings Account You'll Wish You'd Heard of Sooner
This small-business retirement account is actually useful for a lot of people.
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Sep 23, 2023 by Katie Brockman
87% of Adults Are Making This Major Social Security Mistake
Don't let this misunderstanding trip you up in retirement.
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Sep 23, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Retiring in 2 Years? Make These 3 Moves Sooner Rather Than Later.
You'll be able to approach retirement more confidently if you tackle these key tasks.
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Sep 23, 2023 by Selena Maranjian
There Are Thousands of Strategies for Claiming Social Security Benefits. Here's How to Zero In on Your Best One.
You might lose a lot in Social Security benefits if you claim them at a suboptimal time.
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Sep 23, 2023 by Dan Caplinger
These 3 Key Social Security Changes for 2024 Are Nearly a Done Deal
Retirees and workers can prepare now for what's coming next year.
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Sep 23, 2023 by Sean Williams
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 62
One of the most popular Social Security claiming ages may not be in retirees' best interests.
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Sep 22, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Changes to Social Security You Probably Didn't Know
Social Security is constantly evolving. That's something everyone should be aware of.
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Sep 22, 2023 by Keith Speights
Social Security Wants Money Back From Potentially Millions of Americans. Could You Be One of Them?
Many people could have received too much money from Social Security. Here's why -- and what you can do if you're one of them.
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Sep 22, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Moves You Absolutely Must Make a Year Before Retirement
Gearing up to end your career? Here's a checklist to tackle first.
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Sep 22, 2023 by Selena Maranjian
Social Security's Surplus Is Running Out -- and 78% of Americans Are Opposed to One Way to Fix That
There's a possibly grim scenario ahead -- but not as grim as you might think.
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Sep 21, 2023 by Chuck Saletta
1 Excellent Retirement Savings Account You'll Wish You'd Opened Sooner
There's a lot a Roth IRA can do for your retirement, and the sooner you start getting your money into one, the more it just may be able to help.
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Sep 21, 2023 by Trevor Jennewine
The Latest COLA Forecast: Here's How Much Social Security Benefits Could Increase in 2024
The latest inflation data points to an above-average cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits next year.
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Sep 21, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's 2024 COLA Will Be Much Smaller Than This Year's. Here's How to Cope.
Seniors may only be in line for a 3.2% bump.
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Sep 21, 2023 by Katie Brockman
Retiring Soon? 3 Social Security Moves to Make Right Now
Don't wait too long to determine your Social Security strategy.
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Sep 21, 2023 by Stefon Walters
The Best Argument for Claiming Social Security at Age 62
Despite higher payments for those who delay, many retirees could benefit from the immediate source of income.
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Sep 20, 2023 by James Brumley
The Number 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62
It's often discouraged, but for some investors, claiming early makes good financial sense.
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Sep 20, 2023 by Selena Maranjian
Can You Pass This Social Security Quiz?
If you don't know enough about Social Security benefits, your future financial security could be shortchanged.
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Sep 20, 2023 by Maurie Backman
We're Less Than a Month Away From a Major Social Security Announcement
It's one you don't want to miss.
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Sep 20, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Putting Off Long-Term Care Insurance? Here's Why You Shouldn't.
Waiting to put coverage in place could cost you.
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