Retirement News

Need to see a doctor? You can expect to pay a little more next year for your outpatient care.

With a few simple strategies, you could end up with a higher Social Security benefit for life.

Direct registration allows you to have your securities registered in your name, rather than in the name of a brokerage firm.

Even if you can't achieve the maximum Social Security benefit, you can probably increase your future payouts.

Married couples should understand how claiming age impacts Social Security benefits for spouses of retired workers.

Roth 401(k)s certainly have their share of perks.

Your Social Security benefits can be taxable, but here's what you should know.

A select set of employees and self-employed people can expect to pay more to Uncle Sam.

Most people are better off focusing on other savings and financial goals before maxing out their 401(k).

If you go to the hospital or need other inpatient healthcare, this is the coverage you'll rely on.

If you're concerned you won't end up with much of a monthly benefit, there are steps you can take to avoid being cash-strapped in retirement.

Next year's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is above average, compared to what beneficiaries have received over the past two decades. However, panning out further tells a different story.

The answer might surprise you.

Before pumping money into one of these plans, consider some drawbacks and alternatives.

You can strike a healthy balance between optimal and realistic at this age.

While not every change coming in the new year is a positive one, these factors are all a plus.

These common mistakes can derail what otherwise could be a great plan for your future.

You still have a few weeks left, so don't give up yet.

It's often not easy to strengthen your financial position, but these strategies can lead you to a less stressed-out life.

Higher taxes, lower benefits, or some combination of both are likely in the future for that critical retirement program.