Retirement News

Politicians want solutions to the financial issues around Germany's retirement system. Could their recommendations help stabilize the U.S. system?

You may want to check your expectations before the October 2026 announcement.

This is the beginning of a crucial three-month stretch for Social Security's COLA.

Given the dire nature of the last Social Security trustees' report, it's clear that an intervention is necessary. Could switching to the Australian system work?

A lot of people are eyeing inflation data this month, but it won't tell the whole story.

You have an opportunity to reduce your tax bill and do some good at the same time.

Use an HSA to invest tax-efficiently today and cover medical costs tax-free in retirement.

They're avoidable if you know to look out for them.

It's not necessarily your ideal retirement account.

For several reasons, annual cost-of-living adjustments are often not as much as many seniors need.

Benefits may not rise as much as expected in the new year.

The numbers aren't etched in stone, but they're an approximate idea of what to expect at this time.

It could pay to ease your way into that stage of life.

An impending cut to Social Security benefits is bad, but another challenge for retirees is a more pressing matter.

The advice still has merit provided you understand a key nuance.

Resetting Social Security's projected raise next year is only part of the story.

One of these blunders could cost you 50% of your monthly Social Security benefit.

Claiming benefits as late as possible doesn't always pay off.

Retirees on Social Security may get a smaller COLA than previously expected next year, but benefits may retain their purchasing power for the first time in several years.

The "safe" choice for your portfolio may be anything but.