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The maximum Social Security benefit in 2026 — and other ways to fund your retirement

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Social Security provides benefits for about 54 million retirees and their family members. The size of your monthly Social Security check depends on your lifetime earnings, when you claim benefits and the year you become eligible. If you earned the maximum taxable income each year beginning at age 22 and claimed benefits at age 70 in 2026, the largest possible monthly Social Security benefit would be $5,181 before any federal or state taxes. Worried about outliving your retirement savings?
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Private student loans with rewards: These lenders offer cash back and discounts

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By Dan Avery Verified
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With the purse strings tightening on federal aid, more families may need to turn to private lenders to help pay for higher education. Private student loans require good credit (or a creditworthy co-signer) and offer fewer borrower protections than federal loans, but they have some upsides, too — including higher borrowing limits and a range of repayment term options. A 0.25% interest-rate reduction for enrolling in autopay is commonplace.
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How to lower your electricity bill this summer

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This summer looks to be a scorcher: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seasonal outlook is forecasting above-normal temperatures across much of the United States, especially in the West and the Pacific Northwest. Last week, a strong high-pressure system known as a "heat dome" contributed to a significant heat wave across the central and eastern United States. Many areas reached the 90s, and some locations exceeded 100°F over Independence Day weekend.
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