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Author: Maurie Backman, The Motley Fool

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You need to know these Social Security tips now, even if you’re years from retirement

March 17, 2019Maurie Backman, The Motley FoolComments Off on You need to know these Social Security tips now, even if you’re years from retirement

Here’s how to get as much as you can out of Social Security – now and in the future as you get closer to planning for retirement.

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Americans consider $19,800 a life-changing amount of money. How to save that on your own.

March 15, 2019Maurie Backman, The Motley FoolComments Off on Americans consider $19,800 a life-changing amount of money. How to save that on your own.

Many people dream of winning the lottery and taking home millions. But in reality, it takes a lot less money than that to change your life.

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Why you need an emergency fund so a single hospital visit doesn’t destroy your finances

March 4, 2019Maurie Backman, The Motley FoolComments Off on Why you need an emergency fund so a single hospital visit doesn’t destroy your finances

Medical care is a huge burden for folks of all ages, but for older Americans with limited income, it’s often a source of financial upheaval.

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Taking a lot of sick days at work? It could be sick building syndrome

February 27, 2019Maurie Backman, The Motley FoolComments Off on Taking a lot of sick days at work? It could be sick building syndrome

Those breathing problems and headaches you’ve been having? Your work building might be to blame, and it’s a problem known as sick building syndrome.

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3 reasons you might want to wait to file for Social Security and avoid early retirement

February 22, 2019Maurie Backman, The Motley FoolComments Off on 3 reasons you might want to wait to file for Social Security and avoid early retirement

Social Security is a key income source, and if you want to make the most of it in retirement, you’ll need to be strategic about when you file.

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5 ways to trim businesses expenses, cut costs and make more money in 2019

December 22, 2018Maurie Backman, The Motley FoolComments Off on 5 ways to trim businesses expenses, cut costs and make more money in 2019

If you run a small business, you’re probably aware that the less you spend to keep that operation running, the higher your profits stand to be.

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3 ways you might be reducing your Social Security income without knowing it

December 14, 2018Maurie Backman, The Motley FoolComments Off on 3 ways you might be reducing your Social Security income without knowing it

If you’re not careful, you could end up reducing your benefits and suffering for it when you’re older. Here are three things to avoid.

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Your dream retirement age may not be realistic. What you need to consider.

November 17, 2018Maurie Backman, The Motley FoolComments Off on Your dream retirement age may not be realistic. What you need to consider.

The ideal retirement age for U.S. workers today is 58 1/2, according to a new study. Whether that’s realistic, however, is another story.

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3 reasons why you should take Social Security benefits at 62

November 11, 2018Maurie Backman, The Motley FoolComments Off on 3 reasons why you should take Social Security benefits at 62

Though filing early has its drawbacks, claiming benefits at 62 can work out quite well. Here are three reasons why.

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Picking the wrong vehicle could cost you an extra $3,400 a year in expenses

October 20, 2018Maurie Backman, The Motley FoolComments Off on Picking the wrong vehicle could cost you an extra $3,400 a year in expenses

Not all cars are created equal, and if you choose the wrong one, you could wind up hemorrhaging an unhealthy amount of cash yearly for no good reason.

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