Retirement News

A new year raises an old, perennial question about how retirees should optimize the use of their retirement savings.

It's important to have a backup solution in case plans don't pan out.

Waiting until the last minute to make your first RMD can be costly.

Make a note of these key aspects so you can manage your health and finances accordingly.

How much will the average retiree collect in Social Security in 2026?

Social Security needs a lifeline, and lawmakers can't afford to wait any longer.

Lawmakers want to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits and change how COLAs are calculated, but doing so would have negative consequences.

Social Security rules can change every year.

You may not want to lock yourself into those plans.

Claiming at the optimal age could boost your retirement income by over $100,000, studies suggest.

Taking care of this task can protect access to future benefits.

What's the best age to claim Social Security benefits? There's actually a clear answer that's the right choice for most.

With the right strategy, you can lower your medical spending.

There's a reason this writer had a major change of heart.

If you play your cards right, you can avoid an unwanted tax bill.

Americans are on track to receive extra money from the IRS.

Retirees relying on Medicare for coverage will face some disappointments in 2026.

Keep these on your radar, whether you're a current Medicare enrollee or not.

These changes to Social Security won't be popular.

Tackle these moves to score larger checks later in life.