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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Selena Maranjian

Catch-Up Strategies for Behind-Schedule Retirement Savers in 2026

Behind-schedule retirement savers can boost security through comprehensive planning, increased contributions, delayed retirement, maximizing Social Security benefits, low-cost investing, and lifestyle optimization.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Maurie Backman

Spring 2026 Retirement Checkup: Are Your Savings On Track?

Retirement readiness requires comparing savings to age-based benchmarks, optimizing asset allocation, and projecting income needs using the 4% withdrawal rule framework.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Selena Maranjian

Last-Minute IRA Contributions: Tax Deadline Strategy for 2025 Filers

Contributing up to $7,000 to a traditional IRA before April 15, 2026 reduces 2025 taxable income. Index funds offer cost-effective deployment strategies for retirement savers.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Maurie Backman

Market Volatility and Retirement: Why Staying Invested Beats Panic Selling

Retirement savers should avoid panic selling during market volatility and continue funding accounts, as staying invested historically outperforms emotional decision-making.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Maurie Backman

Retirees Brace for 2026: Three Defense Strategies Against Market Volatility

Retirees prepare for 2026 volatility using portfolio diversification, flexible withdrawals, and two-year cash reserves to avoid forced asset sales during downturns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Marc Guberti

How Retirees Navigate Life on $10K: Creative Survival Strategies in Today's Economy

Retirees with $10,000 in savings employ creative strategies—Airbnb rentals, downsizing, slashing transportation costs—to stretch limited resources across retirement decades.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Bram Berkowitz

Americans Say They Need $2.1M to Retire, but Most Have Saved Far Less

BlackRock survey shows Americans think they need $2.1M to retire, yet 62% have saved under $150,000, revealing a deepening retirement crisis.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Clientearth Usa And Cohen Milstein

Landmark Lawsuit Targets Cushman & Wakefield Over Climate Risk Failures in 401(k) Plans

Former Cushman & Wakefield employee sues company for allegedly breaching ERISA duties by failing to address climate risks in 401(k) plans, potentially setting precedent for $12 trillion U.S. retirement market.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Frankel, Cfp

Two Decades Later: $10K in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Grows to $78K

A $10,000 investment in Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF from 20 years ago would be worth nearly $78,000 today, far exceeding typical retirement savings.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Maurie Backman

Debt, Caution, and Fees: Three Wealth Killers Sabotaging Retirement Plans

Three key obstacles—excessive debt, overly conservative portfolios, and high investment fees—prevent Americans from maximizing retirement savings, potentially costing millions in foregone wealth over decades.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Sanford Heisler Sharp Mcknight

Law Firm Sues Stifel Over 401(k) Fund Selection in $134M ERISA Class Action

Law firm sues Stifel for $134M over allegedly keeping underperforming 401(k) funds for over a decade, violating fiduciary duties to 10,000+ plan participants.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jennifer Saibil

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF Shows Strong Long-Term Wealth Accumulation Potential

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF has delivered 17.5% annualized returns over the past decade, significantly outpacing the S&P 500 average and demonstrating strong long-term wealth potential.
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