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Annuity Fees: What’s Legit and What’s Just Cutting Into Your Investment?

Learn which annuity fees are fair and which drain your nest egg. Financial planner Roland Chow explains how to spot ...

Social Security: Why Claiming Benefits at 62 Isn't a Stupid Idea

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

Only 21% of Americans know their ‘full retirement benefits’ age — but a new bill in Congress could finally clear up the confusion. Do you know yours?

That’s why understanding exactly when you qualify for your full benefit is crucial. Yet, most people don’t.
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What’s really going on with Social Security? Here’s what the latest numbers say

The 2025 Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trustees Report was released last month and showed little change from 2024. For Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI), or the “cash ...
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Will Social Security’s Full Retirement Age Be Changing in 2026?

The decision to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices you’ll ever make. The reason is that ...

Here's the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit in 2026 for Ages 62, 67, and 70

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.
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What feds should know: 5 ways a government shutdown could affect your retirement benefits

Here are five essential points federal employees should keep in mind about the potential effects of a government shutdown on their retirement security.