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...
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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...
This Deduction Could Reduce My Taxable Income by $7,500 in 2026. Here’s Why I Happily Skip It.
Maxing out a traditional IRA can reduce your taxable income by $7,500 this year. I choose not to do this because I contribute to a Roth IRA instead. I...
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