Retirement News

The days of guaranteed retirement income from pension plans and Social Security might be long gone, but that doesn't mean you can't reach a comfortable retirement. You just need to understand the tools at your disposal.

The two major U.S. political parties both want to preserve Social Security. But they have different ideas for doing so.

You deserve a comfortable retirement, so don't let these blunders stop you from having one.

A Roth IRA can be an important wealth-building tool.

This year, the maximum Social Security check got a significant boost.

Despite Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy assuring Americans that Social Security spending cuts aren't in the cards, historic precedent shows otherwise.

There are a lot of valuable changes coming your way.

They're both good choices, but which gets priority?

You might be surprised how much this move can grow your checks.

Those benefits may need to play a smaller role in your retirement.

Build up your nest egg without taking on the additional risk of picking individual stocks.

You may not receive as much as you think you will from Social Security.

Probably not. But, that doesn't mean you still shouldn't try to maximize your monthly payment.

I can easily tap my HSA without penalty but refuse to do so.

Here's a rundown of what six-figure earners can expect.

Social Security is burning through its reserves, but things aren't as bad as you might think.

Investors may want to set higher savings goals to ensure they don't outlive their savings.

There's a pretty easy step you can take to boost your future benefits.

You should never have to change your mind.

By leaning on an S&P 500 index fund, you can ensure investing for retirement is simple and effective.