Claiming Social Security: The 1 Thing Too Many Retirees Get Wrong
You can file for Social Security at any point once you turn 62. Filing before full retirement age will shrink your benefits, while filing later will g...
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The Lesser-Known Way to Tap Your 401(k) Before 59 1/2 Penalty-Free
The IRS typically imposes a 10% early withdrawal penalty on 401(k) distributions taken prior to age 59 and 1/2. If you separate from your employer the...
How Much Will Your Social Security Check Increase in 2027? Early Numbers Offer Clues.
A recent estimate by the Senior Citizens League calls for a 3.8% COLA in 2027. That could give the typical Social Security check a decent boost. It...
Want to Retire at 55? 3 Things to Do Early in Your Career.
Save consistently. Choose the right investments. Keep your spending in check. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook...
Want Lower Medicare Premiums in Retirement? 3 Things to Do.
Medicare premiums can be a huge strain on retirees’ budgets. Knowing when to enroll could lead to lower costs. Managing your plan choices annual...
Social Security’s 2027 COLA: There’s Good News and Bad for Retirees
Social Security’s 2027 COLA recently got a downgrade. The estimates are still higher than this year’s COLA. A smaller raise means less ram...
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