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This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Gen X
You may need to save a lot more for retirement.
Social Security Benefit Cuts May Be Inevitable. Here’s My Plan to Cope.
Social Security may be looking at benefit cuts in less than a decade based on the latest update from the program's Trustees.
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Millennials
A 401(k) can be a key way for individuals to save up for retirement.
The 2026 Social Security COLA Could Be Higher Than Expected — but There’s a Big Caveat
Recent estimates call for a 2.6% COLA for Social Security beneficiaries in 2026, more than previously expected.
4 Reasons to Take Out a Personal Loan in 2025
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Here’s the Best-Case Scenario for the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), According to the Social Security Board of Trustees
The annual COLA is based on a specific measure of inflation in the third quarter of each year.
2 Big Issues Social Security Is Facing Retirees Need to Know About
Many retirees rely on Social Security to cover their living expenses.
Social Security COLA 2026: There’s Bad News and Even More Bad News for Retirees
The official Social Security COLA will be announced in October, but there are already estimates of where it might land.
529 Plans, 401(k) Plans, and Using Any Extra Money From Washington
In this podcast, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of 529s and how to choose the right...
3 Surprising Reasons You Can Be Denied a Credit Card, Even With an 800+ Credit Score
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You Have Less Than 6 Months to Prepare for These Social Security Changes
Social Security benefits are changing in 2026, and retirees and current workers have less than six months to prepare.
Here’s Why I’m Now Convinced 62 Is a Great Social Security Claiming Age
Age 62 is the soonest you can sign up for Social Security.
Retiring Late? Here’s 1 Rule of Thumb to Ignore.
No matter when you retire, it's important to mange your nest egg carefully.
Planning to Retire in 2035? Read This Before You Collect Your First Social Security Check.
With 10 years to go before you retire, there's time to ensure you're on the right path.
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) If You Have $1,000,000 in Your Retirement Accounts?
Your RMD depends on your account balance, as well as your age.
Here’s the Vanguard 401(k) Participation Rates by Income Level, According to a New Report. How Do You Measure Up to Your Peers?
401(k) participation rates increase with higher income levels.
Have You Read These 5 Warren Buffett Quotes That All Retirees Should Consider in 2025?
Defense is key once work-based income is no longer flowing, but retirees may need to take some calculated, growth-minded risks.