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8 ways to take penalty-free withdrawals from your IRA or 401(k)
Need your retirement money early? Here’s when you can avoid the 10 percent penalty.
6 min read Oct 16, 2023 -
A complete guide to 401(k) retirement plans: What is a 401(k)?
The most important tip: Don’t miss out on free money for your retirement.
10 min read Oct 13, 2023 -
How to find an old 401(k) account: Best ways to track down your lost or forgotten funds
Not sure where those old 401(k) accounts went? Here’s how to track down your lost funds.
3 min read Oct 13, 2023 -
Social Security COLA 2024: How to spend your bigger benefit, according to experts
Learn the best ways to spend your Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.
4 min read Oct 12, 2023 -
Social Security payments to climb 3.2% in 2024 after COLA increase
The 2024 COLA returns the series of annual adjustments to a more normal level.
2 min read Oct 12, 2023 -
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 12, 2023 -
Social Security benefits estimated to rise by 3.2% in 2024
What you need to know about the estimated increase expected for Social Security benefits.
2 min read Oct 05, 2023 -
What is the average Social Security check?
Find out how much your Social Security payments could grow over time.
3 min read Oct 04, 2023 -
13 states that don’t tax your retirement income
These states don’t tax retirement income.
3 min read Oct 02, 2023 -
How much should you have in savings at each age?
Here’s a helpful guide to how much you need in savings over the course of your life.
8 min read Oct 02, 2023