Retirement News

They all paint pretty different pictures.

Claiming Social Security is a big decision; don't make it lightly.

It's important to be prepared.

A number of updates to this year's Social Security Trustees' report shed light on the factors leading to the crisis.

The more financial blunders you avoid, the more money you can keep.

It's important to understand the truth about Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.

It's never too early to start planning for a huge change like this.

Don't let yourself be in the dark.

A quick breeze through the numbers can help you determine whether you're ready to stop working.

Don't let the upcoming Social Security raise make or break your finances.

Don't let yourself get caught off guard.

Maintaining proper allocations and carefully limiting your withdrawals are key components of a long-lived retirement plan.

Don't claim Social Security before taking care of both these tasks, or you could regret it.

The potential for the fourth-largest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) since 1991 comes with dire consequences for America's leading retirement program.

If you're not using a break-even analysis to make an informed choice about claiming Social Security, you're making a huge mistake.

A smaller monthly check could upend your finances if you don't take action.

This could be just what you need to keep your taxable income manageable this year.

A little bit of time spent now could pay off in a big way later.

Rather than bemoan them, you can use them as an opportunity.

I made some retirement savings mistakes early on, and I wish I'd made different choices.