Retirement News

I have lofty savings goals, but I also have a plan for pulling them off.

Social Security recipients should prepare to receive the smallest COLA in the past few years.

Don't assume those benefits will hit your bank account, no questions asked.

Calculate your net worth to see how it stacks up against your peers.

Managing your savings wisely could yield fantastic results.

You've probably heard that it's good to aim for 10 times your salary in retirement savings. But don't assume you're doomed with less.

There's a good chance next year's raise will disappoint.

Find out how these programs work together and how that might affect your enrollment decision.

These three steps could help you earn up to $4,873 per month in benefits.

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.