Retirement News

These states have special Social Security tax rules you should be aware of if you live there.

Delaying saving for retirement by even a few years could potentially cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Your savings aren't going to do you much good if you're too worried to use them.

Sometimes, claiming early can be the smartest retirement decision.

You can make your Social Security benefits 24% greater or 30% smaller -- so make the move that's best for you.

It's a blunder that could really cost you.

The maximum benefit is attainable, but the vast majority of people won't be eligible by the time they claim.

Workers understandably love them. They're not necessarily the best retirement savings option for everyone by themselves, however.

Generation X workers will have to employ some creative strategies if they want to retire comfortably.

Knowing your break-even age can add context to deciding when claiming Social Security could be right for you.

It's really important to understand the rules.

The highest benefit the program will pay out is really hard to attain.

"You don't know what you've got until it's gone." That also holds true for money you've got socked away for when things go wrong.

Having your money sooner could work to your advantage.

Waiting to claim Social Security retirement benefits usually makes the most sense. But not always.

High earners will need to change how they approach their 401(k) catch-up contributions.

Whatever the 2024 Social Security COLA is, it won't have enough fizz for many retirees.

Retired workers in 10 states are receiving a Social Security benefit that's up to $177.25 per month, or $2,127 annually, above the national average.

While most retirees would appreciate collecting the maximum Social Security benefit each month, very few of them actually will.

Social Security helps millions of seniors, but the program is far from perfect.