Social security

Want a higher retirement withdrawal rate than 4%? Here’s what you need to do

Many people work hard to build a retirement nest egg. But then, once their careers actually end, they are disappointed…

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Data shows Dave Ramsey was wrong about when to claim Social Security

Beth Gwin/Getty Images Dave Ramsey offers advice on claiming Social Security at age 62 and investing. Claiming at 62 instead…

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My mother, 80, needs special care, but Medicare won’t pay. Now the house wants to take her social security. Is it legal?

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Dave Ramsey Says 35% of Americans Will ‘Learn the Hard Way’ About Social Security

Photo by Anna Weber/Getty Images for SiriusXM A good 35% of workers today expect Social Security to be a major…

3 weeks ago

A new retirement scare is gripping Americans as many worry that they may have to return to work after retirement

If the thought of your golden years causes anxiety instead of excitement, you're not alone. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Americans…

3 weeks ago

We are in our 60s with $1.5 million in an IRA. Can we retire next year?

"I also have a health-savings account with $300,000 through work to help us with medical expenses." (Photo subjects are models.)…

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We only have $100K. What about people like us?

"Our house is big, but there's a lot wrong with it." (Photo subjects are models.) - Getty Images/iStockphoto I am…

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This 88-year-old got $1.5M after losing his pension, but you won’t get a bailout. What to do instead

When 88-year-old Army veteran Ed Bambas' story went viral, strangers rushed to help. A TikTok video about his long hours…

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Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) changes after the Fed cuts rates again

The 2026 COLA was announced in October 2025 at 2.8%. Fed projections suggest a possible 2027 COLA in the 2.3%…

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If you want to live a luxurious retirement on $12K/month, here’s the ‘magic number’ you need to hit first

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