Retirement News

It's important to know the rules of RMDs so you can plan accordingly and avoid penalties.

Some things will change for the program this year. Others will stay the same.

It's not easy to sit tight until age 70, but there could be a huge amount of upside.

You're not alone if you're worried about your future finances.

The most-popular solution to Social Security's $22 trillion long-term funding shortfall would itself come up short.

Think these through very carefully so you don't wind up with regrets.

Here's how your choices stack up to the average retiree.

You're in line for a much bigger benefit if you can wait until 70 to get your first Social Security check.

How much more money will seniors see in their checks next year? Find out what the Senior Citizens League thinks.

Take a lesson from those who might steer you in a better direction.

It may seem like your best bet, but there's more to the story.

Hint: It's not maxing out.

Social Security faces major problems, but a collapse doesn't appear on the horizon.

Sometimes, filing early can pay off financially.

Academics are proposing radical solutions to big problems. Your retirement plan should be designed to thrive no matter what happens.

An exhaustive examination of 20,000 retired-worker claims yields a clear answer as to which ages are the best and worst for maximizing Social Security benefits.

It suggests that one age might be best to file at, but there's a big caveat.

High hurdles mean the vast majority of retirees get less than the maximum benefit.

The maximum Social Security benefit would provide a lot of income -- but it's off the table for most people. Still, that doesn't mean you should stop trying for it.

How does your savings stack up?