Every Social Security Beneficiary Should Have This Day Marked on Their Calendar
The 2027 Social Security COLA will be announced on Oct. 14, 2026. Recent estimates suggest it will come in at around 3.6%. This would add roughly $75...
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The Average 401(k) Balance Is Near Record Highs. But Is It Enough to Retire On?
The average 401(k) balance was $141,000 as of the first quarter of 2026, according to Fidelity. Whether that’s enough depends on your age and ho...
Medicare Beneficiaries Could Pay More for Prescription Drugs Next Year, Thanks to President Trump
A Medicare Part D premium subsidy program will end in 2027. Medicare Part D premiums may rise by more than you’re used to next year. Use the Ope...
Congress Is Finally Taking Social Security’s Financial Crisis Seriously, But a Fix Could Still Be a Long Way Off
Social Security is rapidly approaching insolvency, but benefit cuts are unlikely. Washington will likely intervene to fix Social Security, though it m...
Social Security Survivor Benefits: 3 Key Things to Know
Surviving spouses receiving survivor benefits are eligible to receive all of their deceased spouse’s benefits. Social Security has a maximum amo...
Why You Might Not Want to Make Huge Cash Balance Plan Contributions
By The White Coat Investor, originally published at The White Coat Investor. EDITOR’S NOTE: As the student loan landscape changes, half or more...
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