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Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM EST

How People Can Lose 100% of Their Social Security Payments

Social Security payments are suspended when someone is imprisoned for committing a crime. Those payments may not automatically resume upon…

Maurie Backman | Jan 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM EST

Here’s How Social Security’s Full Retirement Age Is Changing in 2026

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social…

David Beren | Jan 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST

Dave Ramsey’s 8% Retirement Rule Debate: Higher Income or Higher Risk?

If you're a fan of personal finance guru Dave Ramsey, it shouldn't surprise you that there are some differing opinions…

Maurie Backman | Jan 1, 2026 at 8:35 AM EST

2026 Is Here. When Does Your Social Security COLA Arrive?

Seniors on Social Security got some positive news this past October — word of a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.…

Christy Bieber | Dec 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM EST

Retiring With $250K, $500K, or $1M: What Each Path Really Looks Like

How much money do you need for a comfortable retirement? Is $250K, $500K, or $1 million enough? How much would…

Christy Bieber | Dec 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM EST

“Do Today What Others Won’t, So You Can Retire How Others Can’t.”

Football legend Jerry Rice once famously said, “Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what…

Christy Bieber | Dec 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM EST

Nearing Retirement With $250,000? Here’s What to Do Next

When you are getting close to retiring, you need to make sure your nest egg is large enough to supplement…

Christy Bieber | Dec 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM EST

What a Seven-Figure Nest Egg Really Means Once the Paychecks Stop

A seven-figure nest egg may seem like a dream for many who struggle to save for retirement. After all, having…

Christy Bieber | Dec 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST

Is $600,000 Enough to Retire? What the Numbers Actually Say

If you have $600,000 invested for your later years, you have more money than many people do for retirement. In…

Christy Bieber | Dec 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM EST

Is $2.5M Enough To Spend $100K A Year In Retirement, Or Will Taxes Make That Impossible?

When you are making plans for retirement spending, you need to take many costs into account, including taxes. If you…

Christy Bieber | Dec 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM EST

These Retirees Definitely Should Not Delay Their Social Security Claim

In most cases, delaying Social Security benefits is a smart choice for retirees. While benefits can be claimed starting at…

Christy Bieber | Dec 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM EST

I’ve Built a $5.3 Million Net Worth — Is It Time to Hire an Estate Attorney?

Your decision about when to claim Social Security will have a big impact on your retirement security. While it may…

Maurie Backman | Dec 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM EST

Breaking Down Retirement Reality for Households With $4 Million Saved

A lot of people set a goal of being able to retire with $1 million. So if you've managed to…

Maurie Backman | Dec 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM EST

Trump Made Big Promises on Social Security. Here’s the Reality in 2026

Donald Trump spent much of his presidential campaign pledging to implement tariffs. And he clearly made good on that promise.…

Maurie Backman | Dec 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM EST

The Lifestyle a $3 Million Retirement Portfolio Can (and Can’t) Support

In 2022, the last year for which there’s data available, the average retirement savings balance for 65- to 74-year-olds…

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How People Can Lose 100% of Their Social Security Payments

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How People Can Lose 100% of Their Social Security Payments

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Retiring With $250K, $500K, or $1M: What Each Path Really Looks Like

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Is $600,000 Enough to Retire? What the Numbers Actually Say

Is $2.5M Enough To Spend $100K A Year In Retirement, Or Will Taxes Make That Impossible?

These Retirees Definitely Should Not Delay Their Social Security Claim

I’ve Built a $5.3 Million Net Worth — Is It Time to Hire an Estate Attorney?

Breaking Down Retirement Reality for Households With $4 Million Saved

Trump Made Big Promises on Social Security. Here’s the Reality in 2026

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