3 Things Every Retiree Should Know Before Taking Their First RMD
Required minimum distributions begin at 73 or 75. They can create a tax headache and cause problems in future tax years. One option lets you avoid tax...
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The Good News Is Your Social Security COLA Is Beating Inflation. The Bad News Is That May Not Last.
The Senior Citizens League estimates the 2027 COLA will be 3.9%. While that’s higher than the current inflation rate, history suggests it likely...
Worried About Inflation? This Common Retirement Withdrawal Strategy Might Be Too Risky for You
The 4% rule says you can safely withdraw 4% of your savings in the first year of retirement. This rule may not always work in prolonged periods of hig...
Why Your Neighbor’s Social Security Check Is Bigger Than Yours — and What You Can Still Do About It
Your Social Security benefit is based on your average monthly earnings over your 35 highest-earning years. The age when you apply has a significant ef...
Need a Balance Transfer Card? Here’s What a ‘Good Deal’ Looks Like
Image source: Getty Images The average American household carries about $6,523 in credit card debt at an APR north of 20%. That’s roughly $1,300...
How to Build a Retirement Income Plan if You’re 10 Years Away
Be sure to have a plan — and execute it. You’ll need to estimate how much income you’ll need in retirement. It’s smart to set...
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