Letters to the Editor: Social Security wasn’t created to supplement the incomes of the rich
To the editor: I strongly disagree with Veronique de Rugy’s proposed approach to Social Security (“This next batch…
Why the Latest Social Security COLA Forecast Could Disappoint Beneficiaries
We’re inching closer to the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement, and it’s looking increasingly likely that…
A $1.6 Million 401(k) Faces a 40% RMD Tax Rate. Here’s How to Cut It in Half.
Quick Read A $1.6M 401(k) growing 7% annually reaches $4.4M by RMD age, pushing the first $166,000 withdrawal…
How 401(k) fees can cost tens of thousands in retirement savings
More than half of U.S. workers rely on 401(k) plans to save for retirement, but many may not…
38% of retirees underspend — not from need but from fear of shrinking their nest egg, survey finds
Master of Stocks/Shutterstock You’ve spent your entire working life saving money for retirement. Then, when you retire, you’ll…
Third round of July Social Security payments goes out in three days
The third round of July Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in…
A couple with $6.1 million can’t agree on when to retire — Ramit Sethi says ‘it’s not the numbers’ holding them back
What happens if you’re ready to retire, have enough money to spend your golden years in comfort, but…
Still Working at 65? Review Your Social Security Plan
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A 70-Year-Old With $600,000 Delays Social Security for the 8% Bonus, and Walks Into a Bigger RMD
Quick Read Delaying Social Security to 70 earns an 8% annual credit, but leaves a $600,000 IRA compounding…
Social Security Changes Could Be Announced in October: What to Know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to announce several major policy updates this October that will directly…
Trump likes Australia’s retirement system. How does it work?
President Donald Trump has made it a point on at least two occasions to talk about his admiration…
Retirees set for cash boost as Social Security COLA to spike in 2027
Seniors may be in line for a raise. The average Social Security check currently sits at roughly $2,071,…