Retirement News

It's an important decision, but it may not be as tough to make as expected.

Knowing these changes can help you avoid being caught off guard by more subtle Social Security updates.

In some cases, there may be a right and wrong time to take Social Security benefits.

Target date funds are useful, but only to a point.

You may not get to keep all of your benefits after all.

Social Security retirement benefits aren't the only checks getting a raise next year.

Retirees in these states could receive financial relief on the state level, but federal rules still apply.

Claiming benefits early gives you more time to enjoy them, particularly during a time when you're likely to be healthier and more active.

There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer.

It's not because I think I'll score a tax break. Rather, there's a specific reason I'm leaning toward this estate-planning strategy.

Filing for Social Security at 62 means facing the largest reduction in benefits possible. Here's why I now think that might make sense.

The likely Democratic Party presidential nominee has previously supported efforts to raise revenue and expand benefits for America's top retirement program.

Knowledge gaps concerning Social Security spousal benefits and survivor benefits could lead to lost income.

Retiring abroad is a dream for many, but it brings hidden personal and financial challenges.

By itself, it's probably not going to be enough income for most retirees.

You should prepare for your retirement years by saving early, but don't lose sight of the present.

The million-dollar mark is more attainable than many believe.

There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer about when to claim Social Security retirement benefits.

With the right strategy, you can beat the average.

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is on the verge of doing something that hasn't happened in roughly three decades -- but it likely won't help retirees.