Nov 17, 2025 by Maurie BackmanThe Famous 4% Rule for Retirement Doesn't Work for Me. Here's Why -- and What I Plan to Do InsteadThe rule has some flaws, so I'm working around them.
Nov 17, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFPHere's the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit in 2026You might be surprised at how much income some retirees get.
Nov 17, 2025 by Christy Bieber1 in 5 Americans Are Making a Social Security Mistake That Could Ruin Their RetirementTwenty-one percent have bought into a myth about Social Security that will lead to financial disaster.
Nov 17, 2025 by Maurie BackmanI Have a Specific Plan for My Social Security Retirement Checks. Here's What It Looks LikeYou may want to take a similar approach.
Nov 17, 2025 by Keith SpeightsHere's the Worst Age to Claim Social Security Retirement Benefits, According to ExpertsYou probably already know the answer, even if you don't necessarily like the answer.
Nov 17, 2025 by Stefon WaltersRetirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security ChecksAlthough state laws work in retirees' favor, Uncle Sam may be unavoidable.
Nov 17, 2025 by Maurie BackmanDelaying Retirement to Boost Your Savings? Here's a Better ApproachForcing yourself to work longer than you want to could backfire.
Nov 16, 2025 by Bram BerkowitzWhy Most Retirees Won't Delay Social Security Until Age 70 -- Even if It Pays MoreDelaying benefits as long as possible tends to allow retirees to collect the most Social Security over their lifetimes.
Nov 16, 2025 by Katie BrockmanWhat All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2026Retirees can expect big changes next year -- both good and not-so-good.
Nov 16, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFPIs Taking Your Required Minimum Distribution in November a Smart Move?If you haven't taken yours yet, you're running out of time.
Nov 16, 2025 by Bram BerkowitzThe 2026 Social Security COLA Was Announced Last Month. Here's What That Means for RetireesThe annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) determines how much benefits will increase in the following year.
Nov 16, 2025 by Keith Speights3 Important Social Security Changes Coming in 2026There's also another change tied to Social Security that could have a big impact next year.
Nov 16, 2025 by Maurie BackmanThis Social Security Change Is Coming -- Whether You Like It or NotThe sooner you prepare, the better.
Nov 16, 2025 by Christy Bieber3 Problems With Medicare Advantage Plans Retirees Should Know AboutMedicare Advantage plans sound pretty great until you read the fine print.
Nov 16, 2025 by Christy BieberThis Social Security Change Will Happen for the Last Time in 2026A big change is coming to Social Security next year, but it is not a change that will repeat again in the future unless lawmakers change the rules.
Nov 16, 2025 by James BrumleyWant the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You NeedMost people won't receive this amount, but there's still plenty of opportunity to secure a well-funded retirement.
Nov 16, 2025 by Christy BieberHere's How Much You Should Have Invested for Retirement at Age 60Age 60 is close to retirement age, but not quite there yet. Find out how much you should have invested for retirement by this point in your journey.
Nov 16, 2025 by Maurie BackmanThinking of Switching to a Medicare Advantage Plan During Open Enrollment? 5 Things You Need to Know.Make sure you understand what you're getting into.
Nov 16, 2025 by Keith Speights13 States That Won't Tax Your Social Security, 401(k), IRA, or Pension IncomeSome parts of the country are tax havens for retirees.
Nov 16, 2025 by Selena MaranjianWhat Every Retiree Should Know About Medicare vs. MedigapIf you don't buy a Medigap plan at the best time, it could cost you a lot.