Retirement News

We're a few months away from the official announcement, but there are a few things we can say about it already.

Spousal benefits can provide much-needed retirement income for couples if they meet certain criteria.

Signing up for Medicare right away doesn't always pay off.

Retirees may be surprised at how big their cost-of-living adjustment is. But is a larger-than-anticipated benefits increase really a good thing?

With a little strategic thinking, you can set yourself up with a much higher monthly benefit.

The Social Security COLA is projected to be 2.6% for 2025. See how this could change the average Social Security benefit.

Original estimates for the Social Security COLA were 1.4%, but now they're up to 2.6%. Here's the reason for the big increase.

Some millennials may be on track for a secure retirement, while others may have work to do.

Social Security needs a financial lifeline. Set yourself up to be OK in case the program doesn't get one.

Your benefit won't change, but the amount you get to keep might.

You could save thousands of dollars in taxes.

Experts are projecting a modest increase so far, but there are signs a bigger bump could be on the way.

The 4% rule isn't a bad starting point, but I'm taking a more customized approach.

A late-in-life layoff doesn't have to mean your working days are over.

The right strategy can supercharge your savings.

Two checks are nice, but you need the right strategy to maximize your household benefits.

There are lots of differences between these retirement plans, but here’s one that isn’t well known.

A higher monthly benefit could do you a lot of good.

Social Security payments may be subject to cuts. Here's what the timing looks like.

Raiding your retirement savings as soon as you're able to could have negative consequences.