Retirement News

You just don't know if you'll live long enough for a delayed filing to make sense.

Halting your IRA or 401(k) contributions even temporarily could have a negative impact.

The major issues facing Social Security are captured in this one chart.

There's a big disconnect between actual and optimal Social Security claiming decisions.

This strategy is a game-changer when saving for the future.

Are you up to date on Social Security? Here are some things you may have missed.

Get acquainted with what's likely to happen down the road.

Have an HSA? Here's why it pays to reserve some of that money for your senior years.

This is a decision you definitely don't want to rush into.

President Biden's monthly Social Security check in 2022 was 77% bigger than the average retired worker payout, as of May 2023.

The transition from being an employee to being a retiree isn't an event, it's a process.

Here are just a few of the good reasons you might want to claim your retirement benefits.

You could be entitled to more than you think from Social Security.

If you're thinking of retiring next year, be sure to have a road map.

Gen X workers are concerned about the program's viability, but those who haven't prioritized retirement savings may need to ramp up savings immediately.

That's right -- some states tax Social Security benefits. Is yours one of them?

Paying taxes isn't fun, so consider taking the threat of future tax increases off the table with a Roth IRA.

Income inequality contributed to Social Security's financing problems, but President Biden supports a potential solution.

These retirement planning strategies are important steps toward meeting your long-term financial goals.

Without it, you won't be in a good position to file for benefits.