Retirement News

It might not be what you expect.

This is an important step you may not think about.

Investment planning is one area where "more complex" doesn't mean better.

Social Security won't be a major source of retirement income for me.

Beneficiaries got the highest COLA in decades, and here's what it means.

The data isn't great, but there's a silver lining.

This table shows just how old you actually have to be in order to avoid shrinking your benefit check.

Beating the average Social Security benefit is possible, and you can try several strategies to do so.

You don't want to make a mistake you sorely regret.

Most people won't get the maximum monthly Social Security check, but you can become one of the minority who does if you follow these steps.

You will almost definitely end up with less money over your life from Social Security if you do this.

Don't expect another 8.7% benefit increase, but January's inflation numbers make it likely seniors will get a little something extra next year.

It's a strategy that could really help your nest egg grow.

You may collect less than you expect from Social Security.

The government agency has issued guidelines related to the taxability of state rebates and stimulus payments.

It's better to understand the ins and outs of Social Security while you still have time to adjust your retirement plans.

Here are the tax rules you should know if you get dividends from your stocks.

You shouldn't rely too heavily on those benefits.

Claiming early could be a costly mistake in some cases.

These plans, individually and collectively, could set you up for your dream retirement.