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

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Sep 11, 2023 by Maurie Backman
46% of Workers Don't Know What Investments Are in Their 401(k)s. That's a Problem.
It's not a good thing to be in the dark.
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Sep 10, 2023 by Dave Kovaleski
The No. 1 Retirement Savings Strategy That Every Gen Zer Should Know Now
This one thing can make a world of difference
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Sep 10, 2023 by Stefon Walters
Here Are 3 Ways Retirees Can Reduce Their Social Security Tax Burden
Taking these steps can help retirees put more of their money toward enjoying their retirement.
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Sep 10, 2023 by Marc Rapport
3 No-Brainer Retirement Savings Hacks That You'll Thank Yourself for Later
These simple strategies will add up when things wind down.
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Sep 10, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Here's Why It Pays to Imagine a Retirement Without Social Security
The program isn't going away, but it's a good thing to pretend that it is.
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Sep 10, 2023 by Sean Williams
Did Congress Steal Trillions From Social Security? The Answer Might Surprise You
Did lawmakers really steal your hard-earned income?
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Sep 9, 2023 by Adam Levy
This Retirement Savings Pitfall Is All Too Common. Here's How to Steer Clear.
This mistake has the potential to compound into a big shortfall in retirement savings.
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Sep 9, 2023 by Katie Brockman
The Most Important Retirement Table You'll Ever See
The right strategy can help maximize your retirement savings.
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Sep 9, 2023 by Keith Speights
3 Key Things About Social Security That Most Americans Get Dead Wrong
If this survey were a test about Social Security, most adults would have flunked it.
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Sep 9, 2023 by Maurie Backman
These 2 Social Security Mistakes Could Leave You Regretting Your Filing Decision
Be very careful when signing up to start getting benefits.
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Sep 9, 2023 by James Brumley
Retiring in 2024? Make Sure You Can Answer These 4 Questions First
Answering uncomfortable questions about your future situation now is better than dealing with unforeseen problems later.
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Sep 9, 2023 by Sean Williams
Should You Take Social Security at Age 62, 66, or 70? The Data Points to a Very Clear Answer
The data is crystal-clear -- one claiming age more consistently maximizes lifetime benefits than any other.
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Sep 8, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Is 62 Really the Worst Age to Claim Social Security?
You'll often hear that filing for Social Security at 62 could be a disaster, but there are other sides to that story.
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Sep 8, 2023 by Katie Brockman
Social Security: 21% of Older Adults Are Making This Massive Mistake
Don't fall into this common retirement planning trap.
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Sep 8, 2023 by Marc Rapport
More People Now Say They Can't Ever Retire. Some Steps to Skirt That Fate
There's no time like the present to work to secure your future.
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Sep 8, 2023 by Keith Speights
Joe Biden's Biggest Proposed Social Security Change Could Be More Likely to Happen Than Ever With This Latest News
Americans seem to be on board with this Biden proposal.
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Sep 7, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons You May Want to Save in an IRA Over a 401(k)
Even if you have access to a 401(k), an IRA might be a better fit.
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Sep 7, 2023 by Katie Brockman
Which Factors Affect Your Social Security? Only 8% of People Can Name All Four.
Here's exactly how your benefit amount is calculated.
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Sep 7, 2023 by Matt Frankel, CFP®
7 Things Everyone Needs to Understand About Social Security Before Retirement
Social Security provides much-needed retirement income to millions of Americans, but there are some things that pre-retirees don't understand well.
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Sep 7, 2023 by Katie Brockman
1 Little-Known Social Security Trick That Could Supercharge Your Benefits
Less than one-third of people are aware of this tactic.
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