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What is Social Security and how does it work?
Here’s how Social Security works, how it’s funded, and how it fits into your retirement plan.
6 min read Feb 08, 2024 -
How ‘unretiring’ to go back to work can affect your Social Security benefits
Heading back to work after retiring might hit your benefits check.
6 min read Feb 08, 2024 -
How to invest money today
Ready to invest your money but aren’t sure how to get started? Here’s what you need to know.
6 min read Feb 08, 2024 -
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 Feb 07, 2024 -
7 best Roth IRA investments
When it comes to your retirement, focus on investments with a strong likelihood to grow a lot over the long term.
5 min read Feb 07, 2024 -
The average 401(k) balance by age
Compare with your savings progress to see if you’re on track for retirement.
4 min read Feb 06, 2024 -
5 different types of FIRE
There are a lot of different flavors of the FIRE movement.
3 min read Feb 02, 2024 -
The rule of 25 for retirement: What it means and how to calculate it
The 25x rule is a guideline used to estimate how much you need to save for retirement.
3 min read Jan 26, 2024 -
5 things you must do if you hope to retire at age 62
You need to consider more than your income, even if income is the most crucial issue to address.
5 min read Jan 26, 2024 -
What is the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement?
FIRE participants try to gain financial independence by amassing wealth and cutting expenses. Here’s how FIRE works.
7 min read Jan 25, 2024