Retirement News

Most retirees are collecting far less than they could from Social Security.

With full retirement age moving later, retirees will have to wait longer to claim benefits -- along with a few other big downsides.

Rolling your 401(k) into a new plan is really your best bet.

If you turn 66 this year, your full retirement age is now later, so you'll either have to take a cut to benefits or pass up a few extra months of income.

I don't think retirement is for me. But that doesn't mean I'll be able to keep working indefinitely.

Social Security cuts are a possibility down the line. Here are some things you can do to make up for a lower monthly benefit.

Both current and future retirees could be affected by Social Security changes happening this year -- and you may have missed these important ones.

You could leave your spouse in a tough position if you end up shrinking their Social Security survivor benefits with your early benefits claim.

It's not a number you want to underestimate.

Putting off retirement for an even a year or two could work wonders for your finances -- and mental health.

Taking Social Security long before 70 could be important to preserve your savings -- you don't want to drain your account dry.

The more you know, the better financial decisions you'll make and the more financially secure you'll likely be.

Is your Social Security at risk?

Is the 4% rule right for you? Here's how to know.

When you file for Social Security spousal benefits makes a difference -- up to a point.

No two investors are the same, but you can still get a rough idea of where you should be by this point.

A key demographic shift could add trillions to Social Security's already large long-term funding shortfall.

There are things you need to know while you're working that will impact your future retirement benefits, so check them out now.

A change to the full retirement age has meant that many people make up less of their earnings with Social Security now.

The rules for when you're taxed on benefits aren't indexed to inflation -- and that's turning into a growing problem for retirees.