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Feb 1, 2026 by Maurie Backman
4 Signs You Should Relocate in Retirement
It's not easy to uproot yourself in retirement, but it may be the best solution in certain circumstances.
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Feb 1, 2026 by Dana George
3 Easiest Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefits
For millions of Americans, Social Security benefits represent a financial lifeline. Here's how you can make the most of yours.
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Feb 1, 2026 by Dana George
4 Questions to Figure Out the Right Time to Claim Social Security
You may not be able to predict exactly how long you'll live, but it's a good idea to plan for a longer-than-expected life.
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Feb 1, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Here's Why Your First Social Security Check of the Year May Have Been Smaller Than Expected
There's a reason many retirees may be disappointed in their benefits this year.
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Feb 1, 2026 by Keith Speights
Retirees on Social Security Just Got Some Good News From Uncle Sam
Retirees' 2026 Social Security COLA might taste a little better after a recent government report.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Maurie Backman
4 Ways to Set Your 401(k) Up for Success in 2026
With the right strategy, you can grow your savings nicely this year.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin
Retiring in St. Augustine? Here's Why History Lovers Are Falling Hard for This Town
St. Augustine is chock-full of history.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons You Might Hate Being a Medicare Enrollee in 2026
Changes to Medicare this year are making it a lot more expensive.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Stefon Walters
Living in One of These 42 States? You're in Luck When It Comes to Social Security.
You could keep more of your Social Security benefits.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Here's 1 Investment I'm Not Letting Go of in Retirement
You may want to consider it to build retirement wealth and get access to income later in life.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Here's the Average Social Security Spousal Benefit by Age
Age matters when it comes to spousal benefits. Here are the numbers to show you just how much.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Dana George
How Raising the Full Retirement Age Affects Social Security Benefits
It could cost the average retiree more than you'd think.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Will Social Security's 2027 COLA Be Larger or Smaller Than 2026's? Here's What We Know So Far.
Here's a sneak peek into the future.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Sean Williams
Social Security's Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Has a Fatal Flaw -- and Seniors Are Paying the Price
Social Security's inflation-measuring yardstick continues to come up short for those who rely most on Social Security income.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Retiring on Just $250,000? Here's What Your Life Might Look Like
While everyone is different, here's a snapshot of what to expect if you've saved roughly what the average boomer has.
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Jan 30, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Here's How Much of Your Pre-Retirement Income Social Security Is Supposed to Cover
It was never supposed to be your whole retirement plan.
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Jan 30, 2026 by Maurie Backman
This 2026 401(k) Change Offers Savers a Huge Hidden Benefit
It may seem like a negative change, but there's a huge silver lining.
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Jan 30, 2026 by Motley Fool Staff
Tax-Smart Retirement Planning and the Long-Term Return of Gold
Before you start socking away money for retirement, you'll need to pick an account type. But choose wisely -- because it'll shape your tax bill today and potentially decades from now.
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Jan 30, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
1 Major Reason to Open a Roth IRA in 2026
Your future self will thank you for this.
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Jan 30, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Why Some Americans Have a Negative Net Worth -- and How to Avoid It
There's a way to avoid that unwanted fate.
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