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4 Genius Things People Do With Their Retirement Accounts After Retiring (and 4 To Avoid)

You're finally at the finish line and ready to close one chapter and start another. But you still have decisions to make about your retirement accounts. Keisha Blair, a Harvard-trained policy expert,...

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Social Security Offices Are Open With Reduced Services As Shutdown Becomes Longest In U.S. History

The federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is affecting services across multiple agencies, including the Social Security Administration. While Social Security payments are continuing on schedule, in-person services at local field offices are operating on a reduced basis due to staffing shortages, according to the SSA's website.

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6 Mistakes Boomers Are Making With Their Money in the Trump Economy

As economic uncertainty grows months into President Trump's second term, many baby boomers are making money moves that could jeopardize their retirement.

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If Every American Owned Equal Shares of the Stock Market, How Much Wealth Would Each Person Hold?

Equal distribution of the $62.8 trillion U.S. stock market would give each American $190,300 in wealth vs. $3,800 for bottom 50% and $9.5M for top 1% today.

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The $18,000 Warning Sign: How Social Security's Funding Gap Threatens Your Retirement

If you're married and retired or about to retire, you and your spouse could begin losing more than $18,000 per year in Social Security benefits if Congress fails to shore up the solvency of the trust fund for the retirement benefit program by 2033, according to Barron's.

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Why Widows Are Taking on Unexpected Debt After Funeral Expenses

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most devastating experiences, and for many widows, the emotional toll is compounded by financial stress. Funeral expenses often...

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4 Holiday Shopping Deals at Nordstrom Rack for Retirees on Social Security

When your Social Security benefits don't seem to go as far as they used to, consider splurging on these winter must-haves for less.

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10 Best Places in the US To Live on Only a Social Security Check

If you plan on relying on just your Social Security benefits to get by, you'll have to find cities that remain affordable while still scoring high in livability.

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90% of Americans Plan To Skip This Social Security Advice — and It Could Cost Them

90% of Americans plan to claim Social Security before 70, potentially losing $180k+ in lifetime benefits. Why most can't afford to wait, despite the math.

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What a Wealthy Retiree’s Monthly Budget Looks Like at Age 79

People's budgets go through plenty of changes during their lives. For instance, people tend to cut down on travel and transportation as they get older...

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Would ‘The Office’ Cast Be Ready for Retirement?

Where would The Office cast be today? From Dwight’s beet empire to Michael’s money mishaps, explore their hypothetical retirement futures and finances.

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One Generation Has Lower Retirement Savings Than Any Other — and It’s Not the One You Expect

They were the original latchkey kids, raised on independence, resilience and the quiet expectation that they'd take care of themselves.

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Despite shortfalls, America’s retirement picture can improve

Vanguard finds roughly two in five Americans are on track to meet retirement spending needs, but there is typically a $5,000 annual spending shortfall.

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Trump Promised Tax Relief for Seniors — Here’s What Retirees Are Seeing Now

President Trump promised to eliminate Social Security taxes for senior years, along with tipped wages and overtime. Some of that's really happening under OBBBA.

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Trump’s Budget: What It Means for Your Retirement, by Age

Trump’s proposed budget could reshape retirement for every age group. Find out how it may affect your savings, Social Security and future plans.

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How Will You Replace Your Paycheck in Retirement? A Financial Adviser's Tips on Income Planning

Bills don't stop once you retire — and you can't expect your Social Security checks to cover them all. Don't risk running out of money. Instead, make a plan.

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Why Inflation Hits Single Retirees Harder Than Married Ones

Inflation has been relentless in recent years, driving up the cost of everything from groceries to gas. While all retirees are feeling the pressure, single...

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9 Retirement Plan Features That Backfire in Old Age

You know that joyful fantasy of retirement that we all quietly cling to? The one where you’re lounging near a window with sunlight warming your knees, sipping something gently caffeinated, and answering to absolutely no one? Well, some of the retirement-plan features we rely on to get us there have…

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Is It Ever Too Late To Catch Up on Retirement Savings?

It's best to start saving for retirement early to maximize compounding, but it’s never too late. Learn the catch-up strategies for retirement success.

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I Asked ChatGPT What Social Security Strategies Middle-Class Retirees Should Use

There are a lot of things to take into consideration when it comes to Social Security. I asked ChatGPT about Social Security tips for middle-class retirees.

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The Mulligan Rule of Retirement — Seven Mistakes You Can Fix

Use the Mulligan Rule to undo these seven costly retirement errors. While you can’t go back in time, some retirement choices allow for a “correction shot.”

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My First $1 Million: Retired Educator/Administrator, 67, Greenville, S.C.

Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.

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Up to 2.7 million Hyundai and Kia owners at risk after massive data breach — drivers licenses, SSNs and more exposed

A two-week cyberattack in March of 2025 may have left millions of Hyundai and Kia owners' sensitive information risk.

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8 Ways Baby Boomers Become Poor in Retirement

Avoid these 8 common financial mistakes that can drain baby boomers' retirement savings, from claiming Social Security too early to poor budgeting.

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