Retirement

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  How Social Security benefits are calculated

  Find out how your Social Security benefits are calculated for your retirement.

  4 min read Oct 11, 2024
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  Where Harris and Trump stand on Medicare and Social Security

  Social Security and Medicare act as lifelines for millions of Americans.

  8 min read Oct 10, 2024
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  What is the average Social Security check?

  Find out how much your Social Security payments could grow over time.

  3 min read Oct 10, 2024
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  Social Security payments to rise 2.5% in 2025 after COLA increase

  Here’s how much Social Security payments are increasing for 2025.

  2 min read Oct 10, 2024
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  What is a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)?

  For people living on a fixed income, the COLA is a critical safety net.

  3 min read Oct 10, 2024
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  Retirement investing basics: A beginner’s guide

  A great starting point for retirement investing is your employer’s 401(k) plan.

  8 min read Oct 08, 2024
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  5 best retirement income strategies

  A diversified strategy is generally the best approach for retirement income.

  4 min read Oct 08, 2024
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  9 retirement investing mistakes to avoid

  A financially secure retirement won’t just happen to you. Craft a carefully considered plan and stick to it.

  7 min read Oct 08, 2024
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  Best time of the year to retire for tax purposes

  When you retire can potentially have a big impact on your retirement income and the taxes you owe.

  4 min read Oct 07, 2024
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  Should you retire in New York? It ranks as the second-worst state for retirees, here’s why

  New York’s lack of affordability pushed the state to 49th in Bankrate’s rankings.

  5 min read Oct 04, 2024