I Made These Retirement Savings Mistakes in My 20s So You Don’t Have To
Although I became a saver in my 20s, I made some blunders along the way. I didn’t choose the right retirement account for my situation. I delaye...
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Chasing Social Security’s Maximum Monthly Benefit? Here’s the 1 Thing That Could Trip You Up.
Most people don’t qualify for Social Security’s maximum benefit. Snagging the largest possible check requires you to earn a high salary fo...
Think You’ve Mastered Retirement Plan Withdrawals? Here’s the Big Mistake You Could Be Making
A lot of retirees aim to withdraw a fixed amount from their savings each year. Even if you establish a so-called safe withdrawal rate, not adjusting d...
Fact-Checking the Social Security Commissioner’s Email
By Rick Kahler, originally published at Financial Awakenings. A client called me last week wanting to know how to claim a $7,500 tax refund he thought...
Here’s Why July Is a Huge Month for the 2027 Social Security COLA
Social Security COLAs are based on third-quarter inflation data. July is the first month of the third quarter of 2026. We’ll learn the official...
I Used to Think $2 Million Was More Than I’d Ever Need for Retirement. Here’s Why I’ve Changed My Mind.
$2 million is a lot of money, but it won’t go as far in the future as it does today. Social Security benefits may not go as far in the future, e...
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