How to Maximize Your Retirement Income in the 5 Years Before You Retire
Pick the best time to claim your Social Security benefits…and to retire. Consider taking on a side gig for a while. For some retirees, cashing o...
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10 Social Security Facts Every Pre-Retiree Should Know Before They File
Your Social Security benefits may be smaller than you expected. There are ways to beef up those benefits. When you claim your benefits makes a big dif...
5 Little-Known Social Security Benefits Most Retirees Never Claim
Not every retiree qualifies for these additional Social Security benefits. Many retirees don’t know about the benefits, even though they’r...
3 Big Social Security Changes Coming in 2027 May Surprise Retirees
Social Security benefits will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027. The Senior Citizens League estimates payments will increase 3.8%. Th...
There’s More Than 1 Way to Save Social Security. Here’s What Congress Can Do.
Social Security is facing a massive financial shortfall. Benefits could be reduced broadly without big changes. Lawmakers have several options for pre...
2 Times I’d Definitely Recommend Skipping Your 401(k) Match
Claiming a 401(k) match doesn’t make sense if it would create financial stress today. Your 401(k) has a vesting schedule that determines when yo...
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