Retirement News

The average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,918.28 as of June 2024. How do your benefits compare?

You'll have to meet income requirements as well as delay benefits as late as possible.

It's important to know how RMDs work -- and plan for them accordingly.

While 62 is the earliest possible age to claim benefits, I'm absolutely not interested in starting my checks at that time. Here's why I wouldn't claim benefits so young.

And even retirees lucky enough to avoid state taxes should be aware of the federal tax rules.

And it's a surprising one, too.

It's simpler than you might think to make this critical decision.

There are benefits to 401(k) plans, but there are numerous drawbacks, too.

When it comes to the taxation of Social Security benefits, there's good news and good news.

It's possible you may need far more (or less) than $1 million to retire comfortably.

Just because you get a do-over doesn't mean it's feasible.

Monthly checks may not provide as much as you like, but you'll still get a substantial sum from Social Security over a few decades.

Consistently applied discipline is a heck of a lot more important than being an investing genius.

You might set aside money for retirement regularly, but there's something else you need for a strong retirement savings strategy.

These simple tips can lead to sizable wealth in retirement.

Next year's raise doesn't read like such a disappointment when you look at the big picture.

There isn't a simple answer.

One claiming age is far likelier than any other to maximize lifetime Social Security benefits.

The primary benefit of going this route may surprise you.

No matter how much you're saving right now, it pays to understand these key retirement-planning factors.