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Nov 9, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
5 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Mistakes That Are Dangerously Easy to Make
If you don't like losing money to the IRS, you definitely need to read this.
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Nov 9, 2025 by Maurie Backman
Hating Retirement but Can't Go Back to Work? Here's What to Do.
You're not necessarily stuck in a lose-lose situation.
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Nov 9, 2025 by Stefon Walters
Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Official: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest Raises
The percentage is universally applied, but dollar amounts will vary by state.
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Nov 9, 2025 by Dana George
Are You Making These 5 Common Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Mistakes?
Knowing the ins and outs of RMDs is to your advantage.
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Nov 9, 2025 by Maurie Backman
Collecting Social Security Spousal Benefits? Here's What You Need to Know About the Upcoming COLA.
It's important to know what to expect from next year's raise.
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Nov 9, 2025 by Keith Speights
Will the 2026 Social Security COLA "Trump Bump" Be Enough? Here's What History Says.
If history is any guide, the "Trump bump" won't be big enough for retirees next year.
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Nov 9, 2025 by Sean Williams
Retirees in These 5 States Will Receive the Biggest Social Security Raise in 2026
A history-making Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 will lift nominal-dollar retired-worker checks well above the national average.
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Nov 9, 2025 by Maurie Backman
3 Things to Do in Your 30s to Set Yourself Up for a Secure Retirement
A few key moves could set the stage for success.
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Nov 8, 2025 by Dana George
Don't Need Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Right Now? What Can You Do With the Cash Influx?
The best thing about not needing your RMD is the number of options you have to draw from.
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Nov 8, 2025 by Maurie Backman
The Average American's 401(k) Balance May Surprise You. Here's How to Beat It.
With the right strategy, you can supercharge your retirement savings.
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Nov 8, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFP
The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Year.
Here's what to expect when you get your January Social Security payment.
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Nov 8, 2025 by Katie Brockman
Are You Really Ready to Start Collecting Social Security? 3 Signs it Might Be the Perfect Time.
Don't even think about taking benefits before you can check all of these boxes.
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Nov 8, 2025 by Dana George
How to Turn $100,000 Into $1 Million for Retirement: 3 Smart Investment Strategies
$100,000 is a great start when your goal is to reach $1 million.
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Nov 8, 2025 by Maurie Backman
Here Are the 2026 Social Security Earnings-Test Limits
Keep the new numbers in mind if you plan to work and collect Social Security at the same time.
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Nov 8, 2025 by Trevor Jennewine
2 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rule Changes Retirees Must Know Before 2026
Retirees with tax-deferred accounts must understand required minimum distributions (RMDs).
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Nov 8, 2025 by Sean Williams
An Aggressive Social Security Garnishment Is Underway for Over 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- but Some May Be Able to Legally Avoid It
President Donald Trump's administration is aiming to claw back $23 billion in Social Security overpayments.
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Nov 8, 2025 by Maurie Backman
4 Major Healthcare Mistakes Too Many Retirees Risk Making
All of these could cost you big time.
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Nov 7, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
3 Legal Ways to Avoid Your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
You don't have to settle for a bigger tax bill this year.
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Nov 7, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
The 2026 Social Security COLA Might Not Be Your Only Benefit Boost Next Year If You Fall Into 1 of These 3 Groups
The benefit increase from these things could be worth a lot more than the COLA.
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Nov 7, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
We're Just 2 Months Away From These 5 Major Social Security Changes
Whether you're working or claiming benefits, there's likely something here that affects you.
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