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Will Social Security run out? Here’s what could happen to your benefits

The financial future of the more than 70 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits is slightly more secure than anticipated: The trust fund reserves used to pay beneficiaries are ...
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3 Strategies To Help Protect Retirees During Stock Market Volatility

If you’re retired, what should you do about recent gyrations in the stock market? During 2024, the S&P 500 gained 25% when you include the return from dividends. ...
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10 Tax Breaks for People Over 50

Once you turn 50, and especially after age 65, you may qualify for extra tax breaks. Older people get a bigger standard deduction, and they can earn more ...
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Thinking of retiring all of the sudden? Haste could be a mistake

Hiring freezes, the new Career/Policy classification, freezes on this and that program. It’s all causing lots of federal employees to consider retiring. My next guest warns, don’t do ...
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Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research

A new survey from TIAA points to a rising tide in demand for lifetime income products within DC plans, though a lack of understanding among employers could slow ...
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How To Plan Your Retirement For A Life Of Travel

Retirement often feels like the light at the end of the tunnel — a time to relax, enjoy life, and finally pursue the dreams that were put on ...
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Can You Get a Mortgage In Retirement? And Should You?

Retirees settling into their golden years may be considering the idea of a new home. Most often, a new home means taking on a new mortgage in retirement. ...
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Retirement plans are changing in 2025: What to know

An aging population, coupled with fewer companies offering pensions, means that a smaller portion of the population overall is prepared for retirement. The typical household headed by someone ...
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This big 401(k) change in 2025 could supercharge your savings. Here’s why.

One of the best ways to save for retirement is to use your company’s 401(k). And it’s about to get even better in 2025. With the turn of the ...
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401(k) limit increases to $23,500 for 2025, IRA limit remains $7,000

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025 has increased to $23,500, up from $23,000 for 2024. The ...
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