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Timeless Financial Wisdom from America's Founding Fathers | Boost Your Social Security Benefit Every Month You Delay | Chewy Becomes the Latest Stock Pick of Roaring Kitty and Champion of Meme Stocks Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 4, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [Timeless Financial Wisdom from America's Founding Fathers]( [Timeless Financial Wisdom from America's Founding Fathers]( (Getty Images) Today we celebrate America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Several of the signers also have offered wise words regarding personal finance. From Benjamin Franklin to Thomas Jefferson, [these 12 money-management words of advice]( from the Founding Fathers remain relevant today. [] Social Security [] [Boost Your Social Security Benefit Every Month You Delay]( [Boost Your Social Security Benefit Every Month You Delay]( (Getty Images) Choosing when to begin your retirement benefits is an important and personal decision. It might be helpful to compare and contrast the impact of delaying your benefits by estimating your Social Security benefits. Hint: [You don't need to wait a year beyond your full retirement age to earn delayed retirement credits](. [6 Things Not to Do When Selecting a Financial Advisor]( Working with a financial advisor can be a great first step to helping make sure you're on track to reach your retirement goals. But choosing the wrong one could wreak havoc. Check out these 6 things not to do when choosing a financial advisor, so you can work to potentially avoid years of stress. 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