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

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Mar 8, 2026 by James Brumley
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance by Age -- How Do Your Retirement Savings Compare?
As expected, net worth improves with age. There's one obviously important high-growth time of life, though.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Maurie Backman
How the 2026 Social Security Raise Gets Quietly Eaten by Rising Medicare Premiums
This year's Part B increase is throwing seniors for a loop.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
These Are the Top 5 Best Places to Retire
The Motley Fool conducted research on the U.S. counties where people want to retire.
RMD
Mar 8, 2026 by Dana George
3 Major Changes You Must Understand Before Your Next RMD Is Due
Unlike most news coming out of the nation's capital, changes to RMD regulations tend to enjoy little fanfare.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Seniors in These 8 States Could Face a Costly Expense in Retirement
Don't wait until you see your first retirement tax bill to start preparing for this.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Retiring in 2026? How Moving Could Affect Your Social Security and Medicare Benefits
Your retirement income and healthcare could look a little different depending on where you live.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Social Security Beneficiaries Just Got Some Bad News
A big change is coming, and there are still many details to work out.
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Mar 8, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Mortgage Rates Finally Dropped Below 6% -- Here's When Retirees Should Act and When to Wait
Mortgage rates may be falling, but retirees should pause before pouncing.
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Mar 7, 2026 by Maurie Backman
3 Things Retirees Must Know Before Taking a Mortgage at Today's Lower Rates
Keep these points in mind before you sign a loan.
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Mar 7, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The Biggest Medicare Advantage Mistakes Retirees Make
Don't fall victim to these blunders.
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Mar 7, 2026 by Maurie Backman
This Social Security Mistake Could Shrink Your Checks for Life
Think carefully before taking benefits at the wrong time.
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Mar 7, 2026 by Katie Brockman
Retirees: This Hidden Cost Could Shrink Your Social Security COLA
Here's why your annual raise might be falling short.
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Mar 7, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP®
Will Social Security Finally Be Tax-Free? Here's What Every Retiree Needs to Know
Social Security benefits are still considered taxable income in many cases. Will that change soon?
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Mar 7, 2026 by Christy Bieber
This Little-Known Law Aims to Change When You Claim Social Security
Lawmakers are trying to pass a law aimed at changing when you decide to claim your first Social Security check.
DeathOfASpouse
Mar 7, 2026 by Dana George
How Your Spousal Social Security Benefits Change After a Spouse's Death
The time after losing a spouse can be one of the most stressful periods of your life. It helps to know what you can expect regarding Social Security.
RMD 1
Mar 7, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
What Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for a $500,000 Retirement Account?
Retirees should understand how required minimum distributions (RMD) are calculated.
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Mar 7, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Think an HSA Is Just for Medical Bills? Here's How It Can Double as a Stealth Retirement Account
You can get a lot of mileage out of this fantastic account.
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Mar 6, 2026 by Maurie Backman
These 3 Assumptions Could Wreck Your Retirement
Don't let the wrong line of thinking ruin your plans.
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Mar 6, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
The Average Social Security Check Could Reach a Key Milestone in 2026
This has been a really long time coming.
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Mar 6, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Missing This Medicare Deadline Could Raise Your Premiums
Stick to the rules so you don't have to pay more.
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