How Your 2027 Social Security COLA Could Lead to Higher Medicare Premiums

Don't get caught off guard by the impact of a higher income.

10m ago · The Motley Fool

How Many Days of Your Life Does Your Home Cost?

By Rick Kahler, originally published at Financial Awakenings. What if you measured the cost of your home in workdays instead of dollars? Discover a different way to evaluate housing expenses and decide whether your home is worth the time and money you spend on it. The post How Many Days of Your Life Does Your […]

50m ago · Rick Kahler

Social Security 2027 COLA Could Break Historical Norms, but Challenges Remain

A nice boost won't change the two problems that retirees will likely face.

1h ago · The Motley Fool

Planning to Start Social Security in November 2026? Here’s Why You May Want to Wait a Couple of Months.

This decision could make a small but meaningful difference to your benefits.

2h ago · The Motley Fool

Spousal Social Security Beneficiaries Might Be in for a Smaller 2027 COLA Than Expected, but the Average Check Will Still Reach This Major Milestone

A significant benefit boost is just around the corner.

5h ago · The Motley Fool

This COLA Rule Could Hurt Social Security Recipients in 2027 Yet Again

Retirees will pay the price for this issue with the COLA.

7h ago · The Motley Fool

Social Security Benefits Could Rise in 2027 as Inflation Shapes the Upcoming COLA

We'll know for sure in just a few days.

9h ago · The Motley Fool

Social Security’s 2027 COLA Should Be Among the Largest in 35 Years, Thanks to Trumpflation and a First-of-Its-Kind Catalyst

Independent estimates call for Social Security benefits to rise by 3.5% in 2027 -- but this isn’t the biggest story.

11h ago · The Motley Fool

What Information Prospects Actually Seek When Choosing An Advisor

A crucial part of marketing is, put simply, doing more of what works and less of what doesn’t work. But how can advisors know what is effective? Many advisors look to their prospect calls for the answers: who shows up, and what do they ask about? This is a helpful starting point, but it may […]

11h ago · Michael Kitces

This Senior Citizen Group Says the Social Security COLA Will Be 3.5% in 2027. How Close Was Its Prediction Last Year?

Everyone looks to The Senior Citizens League to see what it predicts.

14h ago · The Motley Fool

3 Reasons Social Security Can’t Be Your Only Retirement Income Stream

Retiring on those benefits alone could be a recipe for disaster.

15h ago · The Motley Fool

Still Haven’t Taken Your 2026 RMDs? Here’s What You Need to Do.

There are only a few weeks left in the year, so act fast.

1d ago · The Motley Fool

This Is the Average 2027 Social Security Benefit If the COLA Predictions Pan Out

If the Social Security COLA comes in as planned, here's how much the average benefit will be in 2027.

1d ago · The Motley Fool

Here’s What a 3.5% 2027 Social Security COLA Could Mean for Your Benefits

We're just days away from the biggest Social Security news of the year.

1d ago · The Motley Fool

This Is the 1 Thing I Wish Everyone Understood About Retirement Savings

You don't need to wait until you have a ton of cash to spare to get started.

1d ago · The Motley Fool

4 Medicare Changes Coming Your Way in 2027

It's worth reviewing these before you make any changes to your Medicare coverage for next year.

1d ago · The Motley Fool

Forget the COLA. Here’s the Social Security Increase You Should Care About.

Many seniors focus on the COLA, but there's another increase that will make a bigger difference for their finances.

1d ago · The Motley Fool

Social Security’s Trump Bump-Driven 2027 COLA Will Likely Feature a Grim Reality for Beneficiaries

One of the largest Social Security raises of the last 35 years has a dark side.

1d ago · The Motley Fool