Retirement

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  How lawmakers propose easing Social Security funding concerns

  While there’s still time to adjust funding for the program, it’s going to require major work and the cooperation of Washington lawmakers.

  4 min read May 25, 2023
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  6 frequently asked questions about Social Security benefits

  While the program is widely used, it can be difficult to navigate.

  2 min read Apr 18, 2023
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  What is a blind trust?

  This type of trust can be used to help avoid conflicts of interest.

  3 min read Mar 24, 2023
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  401(k) vs. pension plan: What’s the difference?

  What retirement savers should know about 401(k)s and pension plans.

  4 min read Feb 22, 2023
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  What is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and how does it work?

  If you work for the federal government or serve in the military, you’ll want to know more about the TSP.

  4 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  10 of the biggest changes to retirement accounts due to new 401(k) and IRA rules

  Here are ten of the most important changes in the SECURE Act 2.0 and what you need to know.

  6 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  Nearly 1 in 3 Gen Z workers are not actively saving for retirement, and it could be a half-million-dollar mistake

  A top financial regret is not saving enough for retirement, with 19 percent of Americans citing it.

  5 min read Dec 05, 2022
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  2022 midterm elections and your retirement: How to stay financially prepared for policy changes

  Here’s what those planning for retirement need to pay attention to.

  7 min read Nov 08, 2022
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  Social Security payments to soar 8.7% in 2023 after highest COLA increase in 40 years

  The jump follows last year’s large increase of 5.9 percent, and it’s the largest boost since 1981.

  2 min read Oct 13, 2022
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  Expect the biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades

  This may be the first and perhaps the last time beneficiaries today receive a COLA this high.

  2 min read Oct 12, 2022