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457 Plan Contribution Limits for 2025
Retirement plans There are higher 457 plan contribution limits for state and local government workers in 2025 than in 2024.
By Donna LeValley Published
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How to Estimate Your Social Security Benefits in Six Steps
To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Can Both Spouses Collect Social Security Benefits? What You Need to Know
Both spouses can receive Social Security based on their individual earnings records and at what age they claim benefits
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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How to Appeal the Medicare IRMAA for 2024
Medicare There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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What Is a 403(b) Retirement Plan?
Many teachers and other non-profit workers are offered 403(b) plans, rather than a 401(k). But what is a 403(b)?
By Seychelle Thomas Last updated
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403(b) Contribution Limits for 2024: Good News for Teachers
retirement plans Teachers and nonprofit workers can contribute more to a 403(b) retirement plan in 2024 than they could in 2023.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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SIMPLE IRA: What It Is and How It Works
A SIMPLE IRA allows self-employed and small business owners to contribute funds toward their employees' and their own retirement savings.
By Seychelle Thomas Last updated
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Lower Your Income So You Can Contribute to a Roth IRA
401(k)s If you're just above the income cutoff (MAGI) to qualify for Roth IRA contributions, these strategies will help you meet it and lower your taxes.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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The Average IRA Balance by Age
Knowing how your IRA balance compares to your peers could be the nudge you need to save more for retirement.
By Adam Shell Last updated