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Marc Guberti | May 9, 2026 at 8:39 AM EDT

The 401(k) to Roth IRA Rollover That Quietly Saves Retirees $66,000 in Medicare Surcharges

A 64-year-old single retiree with $1.5 million in a traditional 401(k) looks at the balance with quiet satisfaction. Then a…

Drew Wood | May 9, 2026 at 8:08 AM EDT

Playing It Safe at 65 With $1.9 Million Is Costing This Retiree $340 a Month in Lost Income

At 65 with $1.9 million saved, this retiree’s biggest risk may not be losing money in the stock market. It…

Christy Bieber | May 9, 2026 at 7:34 AM EDT

Working While Collecting Social Security in 2026? The Earnings Test Could Cost You Thousands

Around four in 10 older households receive income from work, according to Pew research. Pew Charitable Trusts also reports that…

Christy Bieber | May 9, 2026 at 7:31 AM EDT

The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Your Full Retirement Age.

Your decision about claiming Social Security can be very complicated. You have an eight-year window when you can start your…

Drew Wood | May 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM EDT

The Dividend Portfolio That Outlasts a 4% Withdrawal Plan by a Decade

The 4% withdrawal rule was built for a different rate environment. Today, with the 10-year Treasury yielding about 4.4% and…

John Seetoo | May 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

What To Do If You Reach Retirement Without Enough Savings

Many Americans reach retirement age only to realize they may not have enough money saved to comfortably support themselves long-term.…

Drew Wood | May 9, 2026 at 6:15 AM EDT

A $500,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $2,680 a Month, No Job Required

Not having a job is the dream part. A $500,000 portfolio that quietly pays you about $2,680 a month means…

Marc Guberti | May 9, 2026 at 4:39 AM EDT

Why Wealthy Retirees Are Spending Their 401(k)s First and Letting Social Security Compound to 70

A growing cohort of affluent couples is spending down the 401(k) between 65 and 70 and delaying Social Security until…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM EDT

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Found That 56% of Americans Can’t Afford to Miss Even Half a Payment, Are You One of Them?

The Nationwide Retirement Institute’s 2025 Social Security Survey delivered a number that should stop anyone planning for retirement in their…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM EDT

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Says Most Americans Are Flying Blind on Benefits, Here’s the Income Strategy That Fills the Gap

A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey paints a stark picture: most Americans approaching retirement do not actually understand the program…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM EDT

Nationwide Survey: Two-Thirds of Americans Think Tariffs Will Outpace Social Security COLA, How Retirees Can Fight Back

A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey lands on a fear most retirees can already feel: 66% of current Social Security…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM EDT

Nationwide Survey: 83% of Americans Are Worried Social Security Won’t Survive, and Here’s What to Do About It

The fear is loud, and the data backs it up. According to the Nationwide Retirement Institute’s 2025 Social Security Survey,…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM EDT

Suddenly, Your Credit Score Needs to Be 775 to Buy a Home And 2026 Buyers Are Squeezed Again

Getting a mortgage in 2026 is not just about finding the right rate or saving for a down payment. It…

Carl Sullivan | May 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT

The Money Guy Show: Buy Now, Pay Later Schemes Are Never Worth It

Many Americans want to have it all, even if they don’t have the funds to pay for it. Enter buy…

Drew Wood | May 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT

How to Build $3,000 a Month in Dividend Income

Three thousand dollars a month, or $36,000 a year, can cover the basics for regular households: rent, groceries, car costs,…

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The 401(k) to Roth IRA Rollover That Quietly Saves Retirees $66,000 in Medicare Surcharges

Playing It Safe at 65 With $1.9 Million Is Costing This Retiree $340 a Month in Lost Income

Working While Collecting Social Security in 2026? The Earnings Test Could Cost You Thousands

The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Your Full Retirement Age.

The Dividend Portfolio That Outlasts a 4% Withdrawal Plan by a Decade

What To Do If You Reach Retirement Without Enough Savings

A $500,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $2,680 a Month, No Job Required

Why Wealthy Retirees Are Spending Their 401(k)s First and Letting Social Security Compound to 70

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Found That 56% of Americans Can’t Afford to Miss Even Half a Payment, Are You One of Them?

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Says Most Americans Are Flying Blind on Benefits, Here’s the Income Strategy That Fills the Gap

Nationwide Survey: Two-Thirds of Americans Think Tariffs Will Outpace Social Security COLA, How Retirees Can Fight Back

Nationwide Survey: 83% of Americans Are Worried Social Security Won’t Survive, and Here’s What to Do About It

Suddenly, Your Credit Score Needs to Be 775 to Buy a Home And 2026 Buyers Are Squeezed Again

The Money Guy Show: Buy Now, Pay Later Schemes Are Never Worth It

How to Build $3,000 a Month in Dividend Income

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

After Comparing Every Weekly Pay ETF on the Market, Roundhill’s Lineup Is the Only One Somewhat Delivering

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

Why $34,000 Is the Social Security Tax Threshold Most Retirees Never See Coming

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

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The 401(k) to Roth IRA Rollover That Quietly Saves Retirees $66,000 in Medicare Surcharges

Playing It Safe at 65 With $1.9 Million Is Costing This Retiree $340 a Month in Lost Income

Working While Collecting Social Security in 2026? The Earnings Test Could Cost You Thousands

The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Your Full Retirement Age.

The Dividend Portfolio That Outlasts a 4% Withdrawal Plan by a Decade

What To Do If You Reach Retirement Without Enough Savings

A $500,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $2,680 a Month, No Job Required

Why Wealthy Retirees Are Spending Their 401(k)s First and Letting Social Security Compound to 70

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Found That 56% of Americans Can’t Afford to Miss Even Half a Payment, Are You One of Them?

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Says Most Americans Are Flying Blind on Benefits, Here’s the Income Strategy That Fills the Gap

Nationwide Survey: Two-Thirds of Americans Think Tariffs Will Outpace Social Security COLA, How Retirees Can Fight Back

Nationwide Survey: 83% of Americans Are Worried Social Security Won’t Survive, and Here’s What to Do About It

Suddenly, Your Credit Score Needs to Be 775 to Buy a Home And 2026 Buyers Are Squeezed Again

The Money Guy Show: Buy Now, Pay Later Schemes Are Never Worth It

How to Build $3,000 a Month in Dividend Income

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

After Comparing Every Weekly Pay ETF on the Market, Roundhill’s Lineup Is the Only One Somewhat Delivering

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The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

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