Retirement News

Claiming Social Security at 62 means shrinking your benefits, but there are some surprising reasons that starting your checks so young could be the right move.

Whether you're collecting benefits now or not, it's time to prepare.

Social Security benefits are on pace to get a below-average cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025

Social Security includes a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and you need to understand how it works and what your raise might look like next year if you're a retiree.

The odds of reaching a million-dollar retirement will be slim to none if you miss out on this strategy.

Shifting your emphasis away from account values can transform your retirement plan for the better.

A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is almost certain, but it might not leave seniors better off.

The idea of a larger monthly benefit is nice. But I think filing earlier might be a better choice for me.

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.