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Aug 15, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
If You Want the Largest Lifetime Social Security Benefit, Claiming at This Age Is Probably Your Best Bet
You might be surprised at the difference a few years can make to your checks.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Medicare Open Enrollment Is 2 Months Away: Do These Things to Prepare Now
A few key moves on your part could make the whole process smoother.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
President Trump Promised Not to Hurt Social Security, but There's Only 1 Way to Avoid That
Social Security benefits may not be cut, but your budget could get tighter in another way.
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Aug 15, 2026 by James Brumley
Social Security's 3.6% COLA Bump Could Push the Program Toward a Funding Crisis
The program's current beneficiaries are anticipating a healthy payment increase in January -- but that boost will only further strain its diminishing Trust Fund.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Sean Williams
Social Security Is in Dire Straits, Thanks in Part to President Donald Trump, but Taxing the Rich Won't Fix the Problem
The popular answer isn't always the correct one.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Dana George
Is $500,000 Enough? What Retirement Really Looks Like on a Half-Million-Dollar Nest Egg.
What you're likely to find is that the number itself matters less than the plan behind it.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Dana George
How to Use Your Home Equity to Live Better in Retirement
Home equity can give you access to additional income through loans or lines of credit. However, there's no one-size-fits-all solution.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Dana George
New Federal Bill Would Protect Against Elder Financial Fraud: Until It Passes, Here's What States Are Doing to Help
In 2025 alone, seniors lost $7.748 billion to financial fraudsters. Tighter laws may help.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's 2027 COLA Just Got Downgraded: What Retirees Need to Know Now
Benefits may not rise as much as expected in the new year, but the news isn't totally dire.
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Aug 14, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Worried About Outliving Your Retirement Savings? 4 Key Moves to Lower the Odds.
It's a legitimate fear, but you can take steps to protect yourself.
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Aug 14, 2026 by Stefon Walters
The Latest Inflation Data Means Good and Bad News for Social Security Recipients
An above-average increase is likely on the way, but will retirees feel the full effect?
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Aug 14, 2026 by Maurie Backman
The $185,500 Expense That Could Upend Your Retirement Budget if You Don't Prepare
Don't let it catch you off guard.
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Aug 14, 2026 by James Brumley
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 67
Claiming early or waiting until you reach this age before filing for benefits can make a measurable difference in the size of your monthly payment.
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Aug 14, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
The First of 3 Critical Economic Data Points That Will Determine the 2027 Social Security COLA Is Out -- and It's Bad News for Retirees
July inflation data was recently released.
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Aug 14, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security's 2027 COLA May Disappoint Retirees No Matter What
Despite the potential for a larger raise, there's bad news.
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Aug 13, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Planning a Roth Conversion? Here's the One Thing You Need to Know.
If it's a move on your radar, careful planning is key.
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Aug 13, 2026 by James Brumley
4 Secrets of 401(k) Millionaires
All of the people in this select group likely made a point of doing the very same things.
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Aug 13, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Time to Retire? Not Till You Do These 3 Things
Checking off these boxes ahead of retirement is key.
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Aug 13, 2026 by Stefon Walters
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 65
Someone eligible for the average could expect to receive over $19,000 this year.
Healthcare
Aug 13, 2026 by Dana George
Fidelity Investments Now Says You Can Expect to Spend Around $185,000 on Healthcare Expenses in Retirement. Here's How I'm Planning for It.
Fidelity estimates retirees will spend about $185,000 on healthcare expenses. Having a plan in place may help ease the sticker shock.
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