πŸ“ˆ Finance & Markets

April 10th, 2026

Today's top 3 stories, curated by Daily Direct.

Motley Fool

Filing for Social Security at 62 Could Cost You Far More Than You Think -- Even If It Seems Tempting Now

Filing for Social Security at 62 locks in a permanently reduced benefit β€” as much as 30% less than what you'd receive at full retirement age. That gap compounds over time, meaning a long-lived retiree could forfeit tens of thousands of dollars over the course of retirement. Before making an irreversible decision based on short-term thinking, understanding the break-even math is essential.

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Yahoo Finance

Retirees Love This $578 Billion ETF, But Switching to These 2 Could Boost Income by 40%

Many retirees flock to large, familiar ETFs for stability, but familiarity can come at the cost of yield. Two lesser-known alternatives reportedly offer income streams up to 40% higher than the popular $578 billion fund. For income-focused investors, the difference in distributions could meaningfully stretch retirement dollars over the long haul.

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Motley Fool

Is CVS Stock an Undervalued Dividend Stock to Buy?

CVS Health shares have drawn renewed investor interest following a positive development that bolsters the case for owning the stock. Trading at a notable discount to historical valuations, the pharmacy giant also offers a dividend yield that income-focused investors find difficult to ignore. For those willing to stomach near-term uncertainty in the healthcare sector, CVS may represent a compelling entry point.

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