Retirement News

Don't plan on collecting the program's highest monthly payday unless a certain factor applies to you.

Staying put has its benefits, but it may not be the best option for you.

Comparing your own savings to national averages can inform your retirement planning.

Some 67-year-olds receive twice the average benefit at that age.

Being a property owner isn't necessarily your best choice.

Survivors benefits can be a valuable source of financial support following the death of a spouse.

You'll need to be a consistently high earner.

It's important to know the program's ins and outs.

Here's how much you should have saved by the time you reach age 35.

You may know that waiting to claim Social Security until age 70 is financially beneficial, but did you know it may also help keep you healthy? Here's how.

Don't let misinformation derail your efforts.

You might pay for that benefit boost later.

Don't go into that next stage of life not having the right information.

If we don't want to face these tough choices again in another 50 years, we need to learn from the past.

Workers today need to face reality.

If you're planning on spousal benefits, make sure you understand these SSA-mandated rules.

RMDs can be a hassle. Having a strategy helps.

One study suggests that the typical retiree has only $126,000 in household savings.

A $2 million nest egg may seem as if it will leave you with plenty of money, but that isn't necessarily the case.

Failing to plan for this could derail your retirement budget in a hurry.