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Catherine Brock

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@catherinejbrock

Catherine grew up in Southern California wearing a lot of black and trying to perfect the art of sarcasm. Prior to joining The Fool as a contract writer, Catherine was climbing the corporate ladder in marketing roles and dabbling in too many side hustles. When she's not writing, she can be found riding a horse in the country or shopping online for clothes.

Recent Articles by Catherine Brock

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Oct 25, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Claiming Social Security at 65? You Might Regret That

Make sure you understand the trade-off for claiming at 65.

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Oct 25, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Sorry to Say: You Probably Shouldn't Claim Social Security at 62

Delaying retirement could improve your life quality in your senior years.

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Oct 25, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Is This Really the Right Time to Invest in the Stock Market?

The answer depends on your financial situation and your investing timeline.

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Oct 24, 2022 by Catherine Brock

The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70

More money every month may not mean more money in your lifetime.

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Oct 24, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Why the $4,194 Max Social Security Benefit Is a Fantasy

Even if you can't reach the top, you can still push your Social Security benefit higher.

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Sep 29, 2022 by Catherine Brock

The Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k)

You probably want to do more than save the max.

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Sep 28, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Warren Buffett Doesn't Borrow Money to Buy Stocks, and Neither Should You

For most, it's better to invest what you have versus investing what you don't have (and can't pay back).

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Sep 22, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Can You Actually Retire a Millionaire With ETFs Alone?

The sooner you start working your ETF strategy, the better your results will be.

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Sep 23, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Warren Buffett Shares 5 Requirements for Making Money in the Stock Market

This formula is easy enough for any investor to follow.

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Sep 18, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Will Social Security Changes Force You to Delay Retirement?

The future of Social Security may be uncertain, but your future doesn't have to be.

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Sep 15, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Decide When You Should Claim Social Security by Answering This 1 Question

Asking an uncomfortable question can help you create your most comfortable retirement.

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Sep 15, 2022 by Catherine Brock

5 Ways to Generate Income in Retirement Without Going Back to Work

If you have assets, you can use them to produce income.

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Sep 14, 2022 by Catherine Brock

3 Ways to Invest Like Warren Buffett on a Budget

A Buffett-inspired investing approach is easier than you'd think.

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Sep 12, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Try These 3 No-Brainers to Beat the Average $1,671 Social Security Benefit

You perform better than most at your job and your hobbies. Why not beat the pack with your retirement income, too?

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Sep 8, 2022 by Catherine Brock

The Best Investment, According to Warren Buffett, and How You Can Own It

Sometimes, the simplest investing answer is the best one.

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Sep 10, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Working in Retirement? Here's Why That's Great...and Why It's Really Not

Working indefinitely is not a failsafe solution to funding your retirement.

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Aug 30, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $10,000 Into $100,000. Here's How.

With a long-term plan, your wealth potential is almost unlimited.

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Sep 3, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Warren Buffett Has 74% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio in Just 5 Stocks. Should You?

Sometimes, learning from the best can get you in trouble.

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Aug 30, 2022 by Catherine Brock

The Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k)

You can do more than max out your 401(k) to secure your dream retirement.

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Aug 30, 2022 by Catherine Brock

Tesla vs. the S&P 500: Which Is the Better First Investment?

Choose your first investment with the goal of protecting your money and your investing confidence.

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