At Least 30% of Americans Have Cashed Out a 401k Early and Paid the 10% Penalty
Yes, millions of Americans have cashed out their 401(k) plans early and absorbed the 10% penalty.
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$3,600 — The Annual Difference Between Retiring at Full Retirement Age vs. 70 for the Average Beneficiary
For the average Social Security beneficiary, waiting to claim at age 70 instead of at full retirement age (typically 66 or 67, depending on birth year)...
Retirement Income Shortfall in 2026: The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The retirement income shortfall in America has reached crisis proportions in 2026, and the gap between what people need and what they've actually saved is...
She Counted on Her Late Husband’s Pension — It Paid $0 After He Died Because of the Survivor Benefit Election
A widow received $0 in pension payments after her husband's death because he had elected a single-life benefit option before he died.
New Study Found Inflation-Adjusted Social Security Benefits Have Lost 36% of Their Purchasing Power Since 2000
A groundbreaking study from The Senior Citizens League has confirmed what many retirees already suspect: Social Security benefits have lost a staggering...
At Least 43% of Americans Over 55 Have Had to Dip Into Retirement Savings Before Retiring
More than four in ten Americans over 55 have already tapped into their retirement savings before actually retiring, according to recent financial data.
$250 Per Month in 401k Fees Is the Difference Between Retiring at 65 and Working Until 69
Yes, $250 per month in 401k fees can realistically be the difference between retiring at 65 and working until 69—or even longer.
Fact Check: Does Working Past 70 Increase Your Social Security Benefit? No — Here’s Why It Stops
No, working past age 70 does not increase your delayed retirement credits or your primary Social Security benefit amount.
Warning: Medicare Doesn’t Cover Long-Term Care — And the Average Nursing Home Costs $108,000 a Year
Medicare does not cover long-term custodial care in nursing homes, despite what many retirees assume when they reach retirement age.
He Changed Jobs 6 Times and Lost $35,000 in Unvested 401k Contributions
When you change jobs multiple times during your career, you don't just lose continuity on the paycheck—you can lose tens of thousands of dollars in...