Retirement News

A delayed Social Security claim can give your benefit a big boost. But it may not be worth it for everyone.

If you don't fully understand how the program works, you could be in for a major blow.

The Trump administration made a major change that helped push Social Security's day of reckoning a year earlier.

Inflation seems to be setting the stage for a generous raise.

You may have more flexibility with that money than you'd think.

The annual cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security retirees will soon be determined.

Sitting it out could cost you.

When you claim Social Security for the first time, you may not know all the rules. This could lead to costly mistakes.

A much larger raise isn't necessarily a good thing.

It's not too late to catch up if you're behind your peers. Just don't tarry if you are.

You might have more options than you think.

This coming January's cost-of-living adjustment is already two-thirds determined, with a pretty good idea of what that last one-third will be.

I don't love the idea of smaller checks, but I'm taking steps to make them less of a problem.

Holding out for larger checks doesn't always work out for the best.

Retirees are getting closer to having key information.

There's no reason to be surprised -- or worried -- if an ex claims benefits based on your work record.

Being strategic with claiming benefits could pay off more than you'd think.

The reason you're forced to wait could be a frustrating one.

Don't let this technicality catch you off guard.

There's still time left to make this big retirement savings move.