Here’s Why August Is a Crucial Month for Social Security
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are a lifeline for many seniors.
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Social Security Retirees Just Got Bad News From President Donald Trump
President Trump imposed a hiring freeze across federal agencies that has hindered the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) ability to track inflation.
Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Predictions Are Ticking Upward. Here’s Why That’s Not a Good Thing.
Social Security COLAs are supposed to help your checks maintain their buying power.
Top Traditional IRA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Contributing more than allowed in any given year can lead to a penalty on the overage.
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $500,000 in Your Retirement Accounts?
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are required for tax-deferred retirement accounts.
Are Social Security Cuts a Myth? Here’s What’s Really Happening.
Social Security is facing a serious financial shortfall.
Small Mistakes Add Up. 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Investing for Retirement.
A whopping 33% of Americans claim to be unprepared for retirement.
I’m Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here’s What I’m Doing Instead.
The COLA for 2025 was 2.5%, enough to be helpful without being life-changing.
401(k) Hardship Withdrawals Are on the Rise, According to Recent Report. Here’s What They Are, and What They Mean for Your Retirement Account.
Vanguard recently released its "How America Saves 2025" report.
3 Social Security Changes Coming in January 2026: What You Need to Know.
Social Security beneficiaries will likely receive a "raise" in 2026.
Social Security Is Owed Tens of Billions of Dollars, and the Donald Trump Administration Aims to Collect. Will Your Benefit Be Garnished?
President Donald Trump has been the catalyst for a number of changes to America's leading retirement program during his second term.
This Is Exactly When You’ll Find Out Your 2026 Social Security COLA
Cost of living adjustments help prevent Social Security benefits from losing their buying power over time.
Recent Study Reveals That 96% of Vanguard 401(k) Plans Offer This Important Element. Are You Maxing Out Your Benefits?
Most employers are willing to help you save more for retirement by chipping in some of their own money into your retirement account.
3 Things You May Not Have Known About Social Security Spousal Benefits
Social Security's spousal benefits can be a lifeline for some older Americans.
Is Your 401(k) Balance Bigger or Smaller Than Others Your Age?
It's helpful to see how much others in your age range have, to give you an idea of whether you are on track.
Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Shaping Up to Be a Lose-Lose Scenario for Retirees
There's nothing of greater significance to Social Security beneficiaries than the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal, which is slated for Oct. 15.
Worried You’ll Outlive Your Retirement Nest Egg? Here’s What to Do.
Even a large nest egg doesn't guarantee you won't run out in retirement.
Hoping 2026’s Social Security COLA Will Be Larger Than 2025’s? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.
A lot of people were disappointed in 2025's Social Security COLA and are hoping for a larger raise in the new year.