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Jun 2, 2026 by James Brumley
I Always Thought I Needed $1 Million to Retire. Here Is Why That Number Matters Less Than I Thought
Investors tend to achieve better performance when aiming for specific numerical goals. Just make sure your numerical goal will let you meet your retirement lifestyle goal.
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Jun 2, 2026 by Justin Pope
5 Mid-Year Investment Moves Retirees Should Consider Before July
A mid-year financial checkup can help keep your nest egg in tip-top shape.
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Jun 2, 2026 by Maurie Backman
I'm Retiring With $300,000. How Can I Make It Last?
With the right strategy, you can stretch that nest egg nicely.
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Jun 2, 2026 by Leo Sun
How to Recession-Proof Your Retirement Before the Second Half of 2026
You should consider these strategies if you can't afford to wait out another market crash.
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Jun 2, 2026 by Dana George
What I'm Doing to Protect My Family's Budget From High Inflation
Inflation can sneak up on you, depleting your bank account before you're quite sure what happened. However, you can take control.
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Jun 2, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Your RMD Could Cost You Thousands If You Miss This Deadline
Don't give up money you worked so hard to save.
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Jun 2, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Your Social Security Check Depends on This One Key Detail
The amount you'll be able to collect in retirement is all based on this number.
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Jun 2, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
9 Retirement Moves to Make in May Now That Tax Season Is Behind You
Acting on just a few of these smart moves can really boost your current and future financial security.
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Jun 2, 2026 by Adam Levy
The Average Social Security Benefit Is Higher for January Applicants -- Should You Wait to Apply?
Is there something special about Social Security at the start of the year?
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Jun 2, 2026 by Christy Bieber
This Is the Exact Average Social Security Benefit Retirees Receive at Every Age
How much money is Social Security going to provide for you? Check out the average benefits retirees collect at different ages.
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Jun 2, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Social Security Spousal Benefits: The 1 Rule Too Many Married Couples Get Wrong
Don't let a misunderstanding result in lost income.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Here's Why 2026 Could Be the Perfect Year for Seniors to Do Roth IRA Conversions
A limited-time tax rule could make a Roth IRA conversion a lot easier on your wallet this year.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Need Cash ASAP? 4 Pros and 4 Cons of Taking a 401(k) Loan.
This is a decision you want to think very carefully about.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Worried About What Your 2026 RMD Will Do to Your Tax Bill? Consider Doing This Instead.
This could save you thousands of dollars in taxes this year.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Maurie Backman
You're Probably Withdrawing From Your Retirement Savings All Wrong. Here's How to Fix It.
If you're not careful, you could end up putting your nest egg at risk.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Christy Bieber
The Social Security Benefit Boost Most Americans Never Think About
Most people know they can increase Social Security benefits by waiting to claim, but there's also another way to get a larger check.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Maurie Backman
It's Not Just Part B: Here's How Medicare Could Cost You More in 2026
A Part B premium hike isn't the only added cost seniors are dealing with this year.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Dana George
Retirement Under Pressure: How to Safeguard Your Assets From Inflation's Bite
You can't control inflation, but you may just be able to outsmart it.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
Claiming Social Security at 62 Doesn't Just Cost You Now. It Could Affect Your Future Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs), Too.
This is a downside you may not have considered.
Serious couple looking at documents together
Jun 1, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®
3 Reasons You May Not Want a Large 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
In this case, more money isn't always good news.
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