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What Are Social Security Credits, and How Do They Work?
You have to earn a certain amount of money for a certain amount of time in order to be eligible to collect Social Security benefits.
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D. Published
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Four Steps to Help You Hit Your Magic Number for Retirement
Americans feel they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably. The good news, if you're falling short, is you might not need that much to reach your individual retirement goals.
By Kevin Dwyer, CFP®, CLU® Published
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States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2024
Retirement Taxes Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Gender Pay Gap Is a Triple Whammy for Women: How to Beat It
When you're paid less, it's hard to get by, much less save for retirement. And your Social Security benefit could be lower, too. What's a woman to do? Invest.
By Ashley Terrell, IAR Published
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Five Things You Must Do to Retire With Confidence
Making sure you won't run out of money once you retire starts with taking these simple but important steps.
By Stefan Greenberg, CFP®, CFS, CLTC Published
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Social Security Login Changes Taking Effect Soon
my Social Security accounts created before 2021, are transitioning to the Login.gov platform.
By Donna LeValley Published
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10 Ways to Generate Retirement Income
Here are some of the benefits and drawbacks of each of these retirement income strategies so you can see which ones might work for you.
By Mike Decker, NSSA® Published
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Goals-Based Retirement Planning Is All About You
Instead of focusing on arbitrary market returns, in goals-based planning you focus on your personal needs and wants for your retirement.
By Cosmo P. DeStefano Published
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Six Questions to Ask Before Taking Social Security
Ask these six questions before taking Social Security if you're trying to figure out the right timing.
By Coryanne Hicks Published