Retirement News

You could face huge healthcare expenses as a retiree that could drain your savings if you aren't ready for them. Learn more here.

There are options to increase your benefit, or cut your cost of living, if you end up disappointed with what Social Security can do for you.

There are pitfalls to leaving the workforce at age 65.

Here's what the research says about when to take Social Security.

Here's a look at the pros and cons of 401(k) accounts. Some of them might surprise you.

The number may be smaller than expected.

Social Security has some unusual rules you need to know about that will impact the income that comes from the benefits program.

Are you ahead of the typical American worker?

Should be aiming for a nest egg of almost $1.5 million? Maybe, or maybe not.

The average benefit among retirees might surprise you.

It's a move that may require some sacrifice on your part.

You don't want to claim benefits without understanding this.

Not everyone knows how to invest. And you don't need to in order to become rich if you just buy this ETF instead.

It could make your senior years a lot more enjoyable.

Earning a huge salary doesn't mean you're necessarily going to get a gigantic Social Security benefit. Find out why monthly retirement checks may not be that high for millionaires.

Be careful when claiming spousal benefits, or counting on them for your retirement.

You can claim Social Security at 62, but there are serious downsides. Find out what happens if you make an early claim.

It's simpler than you might think to retire a millionaire.

Relocating could work to your benefit -- or not. And it's tough to know how things will shake out.

Spousal benefits could boost your checks by hundreds of dollars per month.