Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Shaping Up to Be a Lose-Lose Scenario for Retirees
Not even a potentially history-making moment will be enough to prevent retirees from getting the short end of the stick, yet again.
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Worried You’ll Outlive Your Retirement Nest Egg? Here’s What to Do.
It's a valid fear, but there are ways to mitigate the risk.
Hoping 2026’s Social Security COLA Will Be Larger Than 2025’s? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.
A larger Social Security boost may not be the best thing for you.
Thinking of Maxing Out Your 401(k)? Before You Do, Ask Yourself These 3 Questions.
While 401(k)s have their benefits, maxing out isn't right for everyone.
4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Claiming Social Security at 62
Claiming as early as possible will give you the most checks, but you have to prepare yourself for drawbacks too.
Think It’s Too Late to Start Investing in Your 40s? Here’s Why You Still Have Time to Build Wealth
You probably still have decades before you retire -- you can amass a lot of money in that time.
4 Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefit After You’ve Applied
Increasing your checks after you've signed up has its challenges, but it's not impossible.
Some Retirees Get $5,108 in Social Security. Here’s How to Be One of Them
In 2025, the maximum Social Security benefit is $5,108. Here is what you would need to do to get such a large check.
3 Retirement Rules of Thumb You Should Ignore
While you'll often hear these common rules about retirement, you should likely ignore them as they may not be right for you -- or for most people.
This Social Security Change Made by President Trump Could Negatively Impact Retirees in 2026
Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may be inaccurate due to the federal hiring freeze instituted by President Trump.