Retirement News

Outsize Social Security raises come with a silver lining for tens of millions of retirees, but also the potential for serious consequences.

Given the number of American seniors who live on Social Security alone, it's important to know where to turn for help.

Be on the lookout for a number of key updates.

Your benefits are just a few months away from what is likely to be a notable boost.

With roughly 15 weeks until New Year's Eve, it's time to begin thinking about your next required minimum distribution.

You definitely do not want to toss it out or ignore it.

My plans definitely aren't set in stone.

Many seniors are hoping for a larger raise, and they may just get their wish.

Make sure to understand how the program works.

It's important to understand the rule before you're ready to use it.

It can make a much bigger difference than you might expect.

Taking these steps now will save you a ton of time comparing policy options.

There may come a point when continuing to work just doesn't make sense.

It looks like the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment may be around 3.5%. That's good -- but there are some problems ahead.

You won't have to wait much longer to learn what your benefits will look like next year.

While the number isn't set in stone, you can get a rough estimate of your upcoming raise.

The biggest day of the year is coming up for Social Security retirees.

If you are nearing retirement, the average 65-year-old has roughly $300,000 in their 401(k), but there's more to know than just that.

Those impacted probably won't be happy about it.

The number's not etched in stone yet, but there's a reasonably solid estimate of what's coming.