Retirement News

Simply cashing the check and calling it a day could end up costing you money in the long run.

Many retirees who plan to work while on Social Security may not realize the impact this could have on their monthly benefits.

Social Security benefits have increased over the past 40 years, but not just because of inflation.

Retired workers in these 10 states will receive the largest cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in absolute dollars next year.

Preparing now for the promised COLA can help you avoid unpleasant surprises in 2025.

You don't want to wait until December to get started on these important action items.

Retirees are getting a raise next year, but the news isn't all good. Find out why the COLA may end up not being all its cracked up to be in 2025.

A 2.5% raise isn't as terrible as it might seem.

Looking at the history of Social Security COLAs, 2025 isn't so bad.

Those receiving spousal benefits can expect to receive the same increase the primary spouse receives to their retired worker benefits.

Misunderstanding this aspect of Social Security could lead to serious headaches.

The best reason to claim Social Security at age 62 is to make sure that your savings don't run out if you're unable to work.

Next year's COLA will be smaller than many retirees hoped, and there's not-so-good news about the future.

Social Security announced changes that will affect the amount of money current and future retirees have next year.

Social Security retirees who have enjoyed big cost-of-living adjustments will face an unpleasant surprise next year.

This is one perk you don't want to let slip through your fingers.

Don't put your finances at risk by failing to enroll in Medicare on time.

Next year's raise has its positives and negatives.

Retired-worker beneficiaries shouldn't count their chickens before they're hatched.

I don't know exactly how much I'll be getting yet, but I do know my monthly benefit alone won't be enough to cover all my expenses.