Retirement News

Here's the math to help you decide.

Divorced and concerned that your ex-spouse will claim spousal benefits? Keep reading to learn if you're safe.

Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" has a $169 billion surprise in store for America's leading retirement program.

Benefits still increased, but maybe not as much as some had hoped.

Practicing a little patience could be the better move for many people.

The increased payments could be worth the wait.

Waiting could pay off in more ways than one.

It's an unfortunate scenario you can plan for.

The law is pretty clear on this one.

Just because you're receiving checks now doesn't mean your take-home benefit is set in stone.

A simple switch could make a huge difference for you in retirement.

A few key moves could give you more peace of mind.

This solution could lead to benefit cuts for some higher earners.

Understanding these can help you and your spouse get the most money from the program.

The average benefit is the highest it's ever been, but it still leaves a lot to be desired.

No one can say for certain what Congress will do to shore up the Social Security trust fund, but here are a few educated guesses.

The first step is simply knowing the rules.

Understanding this is key to avoiding serious tax problems with the IRS.

Missing your first required minimum distribution deadline isn't ideal -- but it's far from a disaster. Here's how to fix it quickly and potentially avoid any penalty at all.

You could qualify for a bigger-than-expected benefit, courtesy of your ex.