3 Social Security Mistakes Far Too Many Retirees Risk Making When Claiming Benefits
There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security for income. Without those benefits, many retirees would be unable to pay their bills.
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4 401(k) Moves You Should Make Before the End of the Year
Your 401(k) is supposed to make you money. While its value primarily depends on how much you contribute, careful monitoring and a thorough understanding of the plan's rules are also...
Is Saving 10X Your Salary for Retirement Necessary — or Just Another Myth?
There are lots of financial myths we need to stop believing, such as that all debt is bad (a mortgage with a reasonable interest rate can be a good thing!)...
Retiring in 2026? 3 Things You Absolutely Need to Beforehand.
The end of any given calendar year can be an exciting time if you're someone who enjoys the holiday season. But if you're planning to retire in 2026, the next...
The 4 Smartest Ways to Pay for Home Improvements in Retirement
Now that you're home more after retiring, you may notice things you'd like to change. The changes you envision could range from painting to gutting a room and starting over...
Which 8 Questions Should You Ask Before Retiring in a Bear Market?
You probably don't need a former reporter to tell you this, but there's a longtime saying in the news business: "If it bleeds, it leads." In other words, people pay...
You Can Contribute More to a 401(k) in 2026. But Should You?
There's a reason workers are encouraged to save for retirement as best as they can. If you don't retire with a decent-sized nest egg, you might have to rely on...
The 2026 Social Security COLA Is In — Here’s Your New Benefit, and Why Retirees Say It Falls Short
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3 Smart Ways to Get Ahead of Inflation
Americans don't appear to need studies or statistics to tell them what they already know -- inflation has spiked since the beginning of 2025. It's currently sitting at over 3%....
Social Security Benefits Get a 2.8% COLA in 2026, But Retirees Could Lose Out for These 2 Reasons
When the Social Security Administration (SSA) finally announced an official cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, many seniors were no doubt relieved to hear that their benefits would be rising by...
6 Retirement Costs You Might Underestimate
There's a good chance you're looking forward to retirement. And, ideally, you're planning for retirement, too, estimating how much income you'll need and how you'll get it. Indeed, a recent...
Turning 62 in 2026? 3 Things You Need to Understand About Social Security
You've paid into Social Security your entire career, and next year, you'll finally have a chance to get some of that money back. You'll be turning 62, which is the...
Want a Stress-Free Retirement? Avoid These 3 Common Money Errors
It's common to save money for decades, hoping that you will have enough for retirement. Following good money habits will get you to the finish line sooner, but there are...
Pros and Cons of Paying Cash for Home Improvements After You’ve Retired
If you're retired and either need or want to make some home improvements, it can be challenging to decide whether to withdraw cash from a retirement account to cover the...
Planning for Retirement? Here’s How to Make More Accurate Expense Projections
As someone who has recently become keenly interested in getting their retirement budget "just right," I'm here to tell you it can be intimidating. After all, how do you plan...
Turning 60 in 2026? 3 Things You Need to Know
Reaching the age of 60 is a big milestone. It marks the beginning of a new decade -- one that might bring about exciting changes, like getting to retire and...
Forget Interest Payments: Here Are 7 Other Surprising Ways Credit Cards Make Money
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If You’re Retired, You Must Do This Before Dec. 31
It's hard to believe that 2025 is almost at an end. But before you know it, you'll be carving turkey, hitting the mall for last-minute holiday shopping, and gathering to...