There are many retirees who end up collecting Social Security benefits for decades. And that’s what makes the program’s annual cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, so important. Social Security COLAs used to come about through votes in Congress. In the m... See more
My old job had a pension and they offered me to cash out for $24k or get $100 per month for life — which should I choose? Maurie Backman Tue, August 4, 2026 at 6:31 AM EDT 7 min read RDDT +9.98% Trade Reddit on Coinbase Trading disclosure Trading disclosu... See more
3 Medicare Misconceptions You Need to Clear Up Before Retirement Maurie Backman, The Motley Fool Mon, August 3, 2026 at 10:22 AM EDT 3 min read Medicare is one of the most valuable benefits available to older Americans, but it's also one of the most misun... See more
Living on just Social Security can cause seniors a world of financial strain. After all, the average monthly retirement benefit today is only about $2,084 per month, which amounts to roughly $25,000 in annual income. But some retirees end up living mostly... See more
I Won't Let RMDs Ruin My Retirement. Here's My Plan to Manage Them. Maurie Backman, The Motley Fool Sun, August 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM EDT 4 min read NVDA +2.93% Trade NVIDIA on Coinbase Trading disclosure Trading disclosure The above button links to Coinbase... See more
