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

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Mar 14, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Are You on Track for the $4,194 Max Social Security Benefit?
The right factors must come into play for you to score that high a payday.
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Mar 13, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Here's Why 65 Is a Great Social Security Filing Age
It's really a nice middle ground.
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Mar 12, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Could Social Security Get an Even Bigger Raise in 2023?
Seniors could see their benefits go up even more next year.
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Mar 12, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Unhappy With Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Your Chance to Switch for This Year Ends Soon
If you chose the wrong plan for 2022, you're not out of luck -- yet.
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Mar 11, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Claiming Social Security at 65? You May Need to Rethink That
You may want to file at a different age for one key reason.
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Mar 10, 2022 by Maurie Backman
3 Changes to Social Security You Probably Didn't Know
Did you miss the big news?
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Mar 9, 2022 by Maurie Backman
You Could Take a 60% Pay Cut in Retirement -- If You Make This 1 Mistake
Talk about a harsh income blow.
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Mar 8, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Delaying Social Security
Don't put off that claim until you've really thought things through.
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Mar 7, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Don't Retire Early Before Answering These Crucial Questions
They're important items to consider.
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Mar 7, 2022 by Maurie Backman
3 Great Reasons to Take Social Security Benefits at 62
Despite a reduction in benefits, here's why claiming them early makes a ton of sense.
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Mar 6, 2022 by Maurie Backman
The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70
There is such a thing as earning the right to claim benefits whenever you want to.
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Mar 5, 2022 by Katie Brockman
3 Social Security Myths That Could Throw a Wrench Into Your Retirement
Don't let these myths wreck your retirement plans.
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Mar 5, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Retirees in These 13 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks
Will you wind up with a smaller benefit due to where you live?
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Mar 4, 2022 by Maurie Backman
3 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Grow Your Social Security Benefits
These simple steps could really set you up for a solid payday.
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Mar 3, 2022 by Maurie Backman
2 Things You Must Know About Social Security -- Even If Retirement Is Decades Away
It's never too early to learn about how the program works.
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Mar 3, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Want a $2 Million Nest Egg? It May Be Easier Than You Thought
Building wealth may not be as difficult or complicated as you'd expect it to be.
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Mar 2, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's Day of Reckoning Could Arrive Soon. Are You Ready?
The program's financial woes could soon come to a head.
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Mar 1, 2022 by Maurie Backman
2 Things I Didn't Realize About Retirement Until I Started Writing About It
Some of the knowledge this Fool has picked up over the past few years has helped change her approach to retirement planning.
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Mar 1, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Why I Hope to Claim Social Security at 70
It's a personal choice, but I have my reasons for wanting to hold out.
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Feb 28, 2022 by Maurie Backman
3 Big Retirement Worries of Mine -- and How I'm Trying to Overcome Them
Stressing over retirement is something a lot of us do from time to time. But you can take steps to mitigate your concerns.
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