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

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Feb 10, 2022 by Maurie Backman
The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70
There's a danger in waiting too long to file for benefits.
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Feb 9, 2022 by Maurie Backman
3 Super-Easy Ways to Score Higher Social Security Checks
Here's how to snag a more generous benefit without breaking a sweat.
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Feb 9, 2022 by Maurie Backman
3 Things You Must Factor Into Your Retirement Plan
Take all of these into account when mapping out your future.
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Feb 8, 2022 by Maurie Backman
37 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
Does yours make the list?
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Feb 7, 2022 by Maurie Backman
3 Decisions That Could Hurt You Terribly During Retirement
Be careful when making choices that could affect you for the rest of your life.
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Feb 7, 2022 by Maurie Backman
3 Great Reasons to Take Social Security Benefits at 62
Here's why it pays to get your money as soon as possible.
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Feb 6, 2022 by Maurie Backman
These Stocks Could Be Your Ideal Retirement Investment
Be sure to add them to your portfolio and keep them there.
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Feb 6, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Here's How to Squeeze an Extra 24% Out of Social Security
One easy move could leave you with a much higher monthly benefit -- for life.
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Feb 5, 2022 by Maurie Backman
You Can't Retire Until You Answer These Key Questions
Don't jump into retirement without thinking things through.
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Feb 5, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Should You Write Off Social Security for Your Retirement?
The program has its share of woes. Will it end up paying you benefits?
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Feb 4, 2022 by Maurie Backman
The 1 Retirement Expense You Can't Afford Not to Plan For
It's not something you can ignore or assume won't apply to you.
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Feb 4, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Here's the Best Way to Benefit From Your HSA
If you have a health savings account, here's one strategy worth employing.
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Feb 4, 2022 by Maurie Backman
This 30-Second Task Could Score You a Higher Social Security Benefit
It'll take under a minute to set yourself up for a more financially secure retirement.
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Feb 3, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Medicare Costs Are Rising. Here's How to Prepare
New data reveals that seniors are even more burdened by Medicare expenses today than they were in the past.
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Feb 3, 2022 by Christy Bieber
Over Half of Americans Are Making a Huge Social Security Mistake
Are you one of them?
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Feb 3, 2022 by Maurie Backman
This Dangerous Social Security Assumption Could Wreck Your Retirement
You shouldn't rely too heavily on your benefits for one key reason.
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Feb 2, 2022 by Maurie Backman
3 Tax Surprises Retirees Need to Know About
Don't let yourself get thrown for a loop.
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Feb 2, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Why You Can't Count on Boosting Your Social Security Benefits
It's possible to grow your benefits by delaying your filing. But what if that plan doesn't work out?
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Feb 1, 2022 by Katie Brockman
3 Sneaky Ways You Could Lose Your Social Security Benefits
Are your benefits at risk?
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Feb 1, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Unhappy With Your IRA? 3 Moves to Make
You'll need your IRA once you retire. Here's how to boost it.
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