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Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Social Security Benefit in 2026?
12+ hour, 58+ min ago (485+ words) Check your earnings record to make sure your benefit is based on accurate information. Married people may qualify for a spousal benefit that exceeds their own retirement benefit. You're finally claiming Social Security benefits, and while it's a relief to…...
Should You Really Start Taking Social Security in 2026? Here's What the Data Says
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (543+ words) Your claiming age will affect your monthly retirement income for the rest of your life. Research suggests there may be an ideal age for most retirees to take benefits. Social Security's financial challenges could make it less reliable in the…...
What Happens to Your IRA When You Die? What Heirs Need to Know in 2026.
16+ hour, 34+ min ago (703+ words) Surviving spouses can roll over IRAs into their own IRA. For most beneficiaries, all money must be withdrawn from non-spouse inherited IRAs by the end of the 10th year of receiving it. Whether you need to take RMDs from an inherited…...
A Big Change Is Coming to Medicare in July 2026
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (320+ words) Medicare currently only covers GLP-1s for the treatment of certain medical conditions. Beginning in July, it will cover GLP-1s for weight loss. Next year, it'll be up to each Part D plan provider to decide whether to cover GLP-1s for…...
Using a Health Savings Account for Retirement Funds? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (517+ words) Only certain people are eligible to contribute to a health savings account (HSA) in 2026. Investing your HSA funds is crucial if you plan to use the account for retirement savings. Avoid using your HSA for current medical expenses if you're…...
You Can Still Contribute $7, 000 to a 2025 IRA Before April 15 -- Here's Who Qualifies
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (538+ words) Workers can contribute a certain amount to their individual retirement accounts each year, which is deducted from their taxable income. The maximum you can contribute each year is $7, 000, though some qualifying individuals can contribute more. Understanding how IRA contributions work…...
Moving Abroad for Retirement? Be Sure to Make These 6 Money Moves.
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (369+ words) It's vital to create a detailed financial plan before leaving the U. S. As with any budget, unexpected expenses can sneak up on you. Knowing what to expect can help you avoid financial pitfalls. The last of the baby boomers are now…...
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Retirees and It's Not Enough
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (245+ words) You know how much you have saved up in your 401(k) account. But how much does everyone else have? Mutual fund giant and retirement plan administrator Fidelity offers up this very information. Here are the average 401(k) balances for every age group…...
Roth IRA Phaseouts for 2025: Are You Still Eligible to Contribute Before the April Deadline?
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (332+ words) The deadline for contributing to a Roth IRA for 2025 is April 15, 2026. You may have to reduce your contribution if you earned over a certain amount in 2025. There's a loophole that could give you access to the Roth IRA even if…...
The April 15 IRA Deadline Is Almost Here -- Here's What You Still Have Time to Do
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (486+ words) There is still time to make contributions toward your 2025 limit. The IRA contribution limit for 2026 increased by $500 for people younger than 50 and $1, 100 for people older than 50. Contributing more than the IRA limit could result in an excise tax. April 15 is…...
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