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

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Jan 2, 2022 by Maurie Backman
Is 2022 Your Year to Claim Social Security?
You may have big plans for 2022. Should filing for Social Security be one of them?
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Jan 1, 2022 by Maurie Backman
This Social Security Move Could Save You if You're Lacking Retirement Savings
You may be in line for a bailout courtesy of Social Security.
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Jan 1, 2022 by Maurie Backman
If You're Missing Out on This Retirement Savings Plan, You're Making a Big Mistake
It may be a less obvious choice for socking funds away for your senior years.
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Jan 1, 2022 by Catherine Brock
Will a 2022 Bear Market Delay Your Retirement?
Take these four steps to protect your retirement timeline.
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Dec 31, 2021 by Maurie Backman
The Most Important Social Security Table You'll See All Year
These are details you don't want to gloss over.
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Dec 30, 2021 by Maurie Backman
If You're Not Saving in This Retirement Plan, You're Missing Out
Don't pass up a great opportunity.
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Dec 30, 2021 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons You Might Regret Claiming Social Security in 2022
Filing for benefits in the new year is a decision you might bemoan after the fact.
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Dec 29, 2021 by Maurie Backman
2 Social Security Changes That Could Hurt You Financially in 2022
Change isn't always a good thing.
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Dec 28, 2021 by Maurie Backman
Should Omicron Worries Delay Your Retirement?
The current COVID-19 situation has a lot of people rattled. But should it upend your plans to leave the workforce behind?
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Dec 28, 2021 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons Your 401(k) Growth Is Stalling
Unhappy with the progress you're making in your 401(k)? Here's why you may be setting yourself up for disappointment.
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Dec 28, 2021 by Maurie Backman
Don't Let This Common Social Security Fear Drive You to Claim Benefits at the Wrong Time
It's not a totally unfounded fear, but it shouldn't lead you astray.
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Dec 27, 2021 by Maurie Backman
Should a Health Savings Account Take the Place of an IRA or 401(k)?
Funding an HSA makes sense -- but should you do so at the expense of your other savings?
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Dec 27, 2021 by Maurie Backman
What to Do if You Want to Delay Retirement -- but Can't
Some people struggle to retire early. Others have the opposite problem and don't manage to stay in the workforce when they want to.
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Dec 27, 2021 by Chuck Saletta
5 Unexpected Sources of Retirement Income
When the "three-legged stool" of a pension, Social Security, and personal savings isn't enough, you'll need to cover your costs somehow.
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Dec 27, 2021 by Maurie Backman
Married? Consider These 2 Factors When Claiming Social Security
The decision to file for benefits gets harder when there's a spouse involved.
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Dec 27, 2021 by Maurie Backman
Retiring in 2022? 5 Ways to Start Off on the Right Foot
Here's how to set yourself up for success.
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Dec 26, 2021 by Chuck Saletta
What to Expect From Social Security in 2022
Social Security will continue as usual in 2022, but storms are brewing that are getting tougher to ignore.
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Dec 26, 2021 by Maurie Backman
3 Things That Could Get in the Way of an Early Retirement
If your goal is to leave the workforce ahead of your peers, you'll need to watch out for these pitfalls.
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Dec 26, 2021 by Maurie Backman
Social Security Falling Short? 3 Ways to Shrink Your Retirement Costs
If Social Security isn't providing you with enough income, here are some options to look at.
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Dec 26, 2021 by Maurie Backman
This Could Be the Worst Social Security Decision You'll Ever Make
Consider yourself warned.
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