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The worst thing investors can do is panic and sell.
March 7 -
Retirees who opt to file at a much later date can earn delayed retirement credits that could boost their benefits by as much as 32%.
February 19 -
Even middle-class households who have health insurance are at risk, as a researcher points out that they are the ones who filed for the most bankruptcies.
February 13 -
One tip for seniors: They should register their My Social Security account as early as they can before other people can create the account.
February 11 -
Seniors are more likely to opt for the standard deduction, which increased under the new tax law, but those who want to maximize their deductions have several considerations.
February 6 -
Conventional wisdom says to postpone filing for benefits until full retirement age or, even better, until your 70th birthday. Are there some cases when that doesn't apply?
January 31 -
Workers should consider contributing the maximum amount to their 401(k)s, whose contribution limits have increased for this year.
January 24 -
Seniors are advised to take measures to prepare for a possible shortfall in retirement income, as there is no guarantee for an immediate fix to the problem.
January 14 -
Benefits are meant to replace just 40% of preretirement income, so many retirees should consider creating new income sources, such as running a small business or renting out a property.
January 11 -
This strategy enables retirees to restrict their application to spousal benefits and allow their benefit to grow until they reach 70.
January 4