Former Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has long been an advocate for Social Security. While some have called it a Ponzi scheme, at a 2005 Berkshire Hathaway meeting, Buffett criticized...
When it comes to building retirement savings, there are few tools that make it as easy and convenient as a 401(k). With a 401(k) plan, contributions are automatically taken as...
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One of Social Security's most anticipated announcements is the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). There are a few exceptions, but in most years it boosts benefits for Social Security recipients, which...
A new year brings fresh changes to the Social Security program, including the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
If you're planning on working while collecting Social Security retirement benefits, you must be aware of the rules.
Here's some news that's not exactly a secret: The price of gas has been surging lately. In early April, the national average price for a gallon of regular gas was...
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There's a reason Roth conversions are a popular strategy among retirees with large traditional IRA or 401(k) balances. If you keep a substantial amount of money in a traditional retirement...
Once you turn 62, you're allowed to sign up for Social Security. And you may be eager to start getting those monthly checks as soon as possible.
When people think about retirement regrets, they usually point to blunders like filing for Social Security too early, investing too conservatively, or not planning well enough for healthcare expenses. And...
If you work and collect Social Security benefits at the same time, some or all of your benefits can be withheld if you earn more than a certain amount of...
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Saving in a traditional IRA or 401(k) may have made sense for much of your career. If you earned a higher salary, those pre-tax contributions may have spared you from...
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