Retirement News

Social Security benefits are supposed to help retirees maintain their buying power, but studies show that's not happening.

Knowing these rules can help some eligible retirees receive a benefits boost.

Uncle Sam giveth. And Uncle Sam taketh away.

One traditional claiming age, from 62 through 70, provides retirees with the highest statistical probability of maximizing how much lifetime income they'll collect from Social Security.

Don't let these throw your numbers out of whack.

Benefit cuts could be coming. Here's what you need to know.

Benefits could get a bigger boost than previously expected next year.

Beneficiaries could receive slightly larger-than-expected checks in 2026, but it's not all good news.

If you want to grow your nest egg, there's a simple way to do it and it's one you can't afford to pass up.

If you think you'll sign up for benefits before Dec. 31, make sure that's the right move.

There's no absolute number, but every investor has their own particular ideal minimum.

Non-traditional indexes can provide investors with an expanded set of investment opportunities -- but they can also create additional complexities and risks.

With the right strategy, you can beat inflation and avoid financial stress.

In the fast-moving environment of stock trading, momentum investing can provide a way to capitalize on short-term opportunities.

Learn how to protect yourself from being targeted by financial fraudsters.

Spoiler: The average benefit isn't a lot, but you shouldn't be counting on a lot, anyway.

Checking these items off could help you feel more financially secure going into 2026.

President Trump's tariff and trade policy is expected to boost Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

Are you ready to retire?

The average 70-year-old gets significantly more than the overall Social Security average.