Feb 10, 2024 by Sean WilliamsHere's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 and 66Claiming 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.
Feb 9, 2024 by Maurie Backman77% of Older Americans Worry About Paying for Healthcare Expenses in Retirement. Funding This Account Could Help in a Big Way.Healthcare can be a huge expense for seniors. Read on for one way to make it less burdensome.
Feb 9, 2024 by Maurie BackmanThe One Thing You Need to Know About Social Security Well Ahead of RetirementIt's something that could change your approach to retirement planning.
Feb 8, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPEarly Retirement Is More Common Than You Think -- and That's Not a Good ThingWe can't all go out on our own terms.
Feb 8, 2024 by Adam LevyHere's the Average Age Americans Claim Social Security and the Monthly Benefit They ReceiveShould you follow the crowd or forge your own path in retirement?
Feb 8, 2024 by Maurie Backman1 in 3 Retirees Are Returning to Work, Data Shows. Here's Why They're Doing It.Those looking to work again have their reasons.
Feb 8, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPRetiring With Debt? Try These 5 Tips Now to Improve Your Financial Security.It's time to create your debt-free game plan.
Feb 8, 2024 by Maurie BackmanBeen Putting Off Social Security? 3 Signs It's Time to Apply.There comes a point when waiting doesn't make sense.
Feb 7, 2024 by Ryan DownieIf You're Not Already Doing These 3 Things Ahead of Retirement, 2024 Is the Year to StartEstablishing good habits early is the key to a financially successful retirement.
Feb 7, 2024 by Maurie BackmanThe Average American of Retirement Age Has $70,000 in Debt, Data Shows. Here's How to Whittle Yours Down Later in Life.Entering your senior years owing money is far from optimal.
Feb 7, 2024 by Maurie Backman1 in 7 Americans Don't Plan to Retire. Here's Why That's Not Such a Bad Thing.There's a benefit to continuing to work in some capacity.
Feb 7, 2024 by Matt Frankel, CFPIs It Possible to Retire on Social Security Alone in 2024?Social Security isn't designed to be your only source of retirement income -- but could it be?
Feb 7, 2024 by Maurie BackmanGot Your First 2024 Social Security COLA? 2 Moves to MakeWhether you're happy with that raise or not, it's important to put it to good use.
Feb 7, 2024 by Trevor JennewineWhat Happens to Your Social Security Benefit When Your Spouse Dies?Married couples need to understand retirement benefits and survivors benefits.
Feb 6, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFPHow Much of Your Income Will Social Security Replace? For Some It's Less Than 10%.This puts a serious strain on seniors' budgets.
Feb 6, 2024 by Maurie BackmanDon't Have Retirement Savings? Here's How to Start Building SomeYou can't afford to continue down your current path.
Feb 6, 2024 by Maurie BackmanWill Medicare Cover 100% of Your Healthcare Needs in Retirement? Not Even ClosePrepared to shell out plenty of money for healthcare as a senior.
Feb 6, 2024 by Stefon WaltersWhat All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2024Knowing these updates can help retirees plan their retirement income and tax strategies accordingly.
Feb 6, 2024 by Maurie BackmanOlder Americans Say This Social Security Decision Hurt Them FinanciallyYou may want to go a different route.
Feb 5, 2024 by Katie BrockmanWhat's the Best Age to Take Social Security? Research Shows There's a Clear Answer -- but There's a Catch.The age you file for benefits is one of the most important retirement decisions you'll make.