Retirement News

The right moves today could set you up for success a few years down the line.

Don't just leave things to chance.

A Social Security rule catches many seniors off guard, and it could cost them.

The average American failed it. How about you?

Managing your finances in retirement can be a careful balancing act.

Do you know how much you're going to collect in Social Security? Check out these averages to see what the typical retiree collects.

It's an unfortunate situation, but there are options to improve it.

While there are six years left until the Social Security trust fund is set to run dry, the longer Congress waits to act, the tougher the cuts are likely to be.

This could be enough to help spousal benefits pass a historic milestone.

It's good news in the short term, but you may not be glad about it in the long term.

You may not be living in luxury, but with careful budgeting, you may end up pretty comfortable.

They all paint pretty different pictures.

Claiming Social Security is a big decision; don't make it lightly.

It's important to be prepared.

A number of updates to this year's Social Security Trustees' report shed light on the factors leading to the crisis.

The more financial blunders you avoid, the more money you can keep.

It's important to understand the truth about Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.

It's never too early to start planning for a huge change like this.

Don't let yourself be in the dark.

A quick breeze through the numbers can help you determine whether you're ready to stop working.