Retirement News

Federal tax rules apply to everyone, but retirees should check their state's specific Social Security tax rules.

Keeping score isn't always a fruitful exercise, but it can motivate you to start hammering out much-needed changes.

It's a move you may want to consider, too.

This chart can better prepare you to make one of the biggest financial commitments of your life.

How many do you have?

Retirees can substantially increase their monthly Social Security benefits by waiting until 70 to claim.

President Biden has proposed a sweeping overhaul of America's top retirement program. Here's the comprehensive scorecard on whether that plan would work.

There are drawbacks to following this common financial advice.

Many aspects of Social Security revolve around your full retirement age.

Earning over a certain threshold can reduce monthly benefits, depending on age.

This Social Security plan could be popular with many Americans but will likely be a nonstarter with the president.

Entering retirement without savings is bad news all around.

Keep these points in mind if early retirement is on your radar.

You may be able to secure a much better retirement for yourself -- here's how.

It can be scary to follow the stock market as a near or current retiree. Here's how to mitigate your risks as an investor.

There are three steps to achieving the maximum possible payment.

Claiming age is the all-important swinging pendulum that can substantially alter what you'll receive monthly and during your lifetime from America's top retirement program.

Healthcare can be a huge expense for seniors. Read on for one way to make it less burdensome.

It's something that could change your approach to retirement planning.

We can't all go out on our own terms.