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 May 20, 2025
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  5 things every couple needs to know before buying a joint annuity

  A joint and survivor annuity payout isn’t inherently good or bad — it’s a tool.

  6 min read May 19, 2025
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  What’s an individual retirement annuity? How they work, contribution limits and payouts

  Individual retirement annuities can provide regular income to retirees.

  5 min read May 15, 2025
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  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 May 14, 2025
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  Custodial Roth IRA: How and why to start a Roth IRA for kids

  This type of account can help your child save for retirement as soon as they start earning income.

  5 min read May 14, 2025
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  What are fixed index annuities? Benefits, risks and how they work

  These annuities protect your principal from market losses — but there’s a catch.

  6 min read May 14, 2025
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  Best annuity companies in 2025 and what they offer

  Shopping for an annuity? Bankrate is here to make the process easier.

  13 min read May 14, 2025
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  What is an after-tax 401(k) and who should make contributions to one?

  An after-tax 401(k) lets workers take greater advantage of their employer’s retirement plan.

  7 min read May 14, 2025
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  Annuity vs. IRA: What’s the difference?

  Not sure about the difference between an annuity and an IRA? We’ll tell you what you need to know.

  5 min read May 13, 2025
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  Social Security benefits estimated to rise by 2.4% in 2026

  What you need to know about the estimated increase expected for Social Security benefits.

  1 min read May 13, 2025