Retirement News

529 plans can be used for many college-associated expenses other than tuition.

Qualifying for these benefits is pretty straightforward, but determining whether you'll actually receive them is a little more complicated.

It's a slip-up that could wreck your senior years.

Social Security may be shaky, but it's not all bad news.

You never want to underestimate the power of time and compound earnings.

Trump's plan is bold and strikes a chord with cash-strapped retirees, but there's a side he's not telling you about.

Here are the latest adjustments to Social Security benefits, the earnings test, and more.

Claim age has a major impact on Social Security benefits for retired workers.

Unused funds in a 529 plan can now be used to jump-start a child's retirement savings.

Take advantage of this long-term tax opportunity while you can.

A growing number of seniors have to give the IRS a cut of their retirement benefits each year. Find out why that's the case.

A big change to the program will make it more difficult to secure monthly benefits down the line.

Harris has hinted at making the wealthy pay their fair share, but the whole story is more complicated.

The Social Security Administration uses a formula to calculate your initial benefit. Here's how it works.

With the right strategy, you can keep your spending to a manageable level.

A stash of tax-free income could be waiting for you in retirement if you take this step now.

Many older Americans are learning the hard way that you can't retire on Social Security alone.

The Social Security Administration made an important announcement on Oct. 10 that will affect every retiree receiving benefits.

As inflation continues to challenge retirees, is the latest cost-of-living adjustment enough to safeguard your financial stability?

It's critical to have a savings goal unique to your situation, but sometimes it helps to see how you compare.