Social Security should be seen as an income stream for an investment portfolio, especially when considering overall wealth, says index fund guru Charley Ellis.

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Social Security plays a big role in your retirement planning -- but you shouldn't bank on it. Here's what to do instead.

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Unlike Roth IRAs, there are no income limits on Roth 401 (k)s. You can contribute to the account no matter how much you earn.

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In 2025, the SECURE 2.0 Act allows a new "super catch-up provision" for individuals who turn ages 60 to 63 before the end of ...

Pre-Tax Vs. Post-Tax Catch-up contributions made before year-end can go to either traditional retirement accounts, which reduce current-year income taxes, and are known as pretax funds, or to Roth ...