Aug 15, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®If You Want the Largest Lifetime Social Security Benefit, Claiming at This Age Is Probably Your Best BetYou might be surprised at the difference a few years can make to your checks.
Aug 15, 2026 by Maurie BackmanMedicare Open Enrollment Is 2 Months Away: Do These Things to Prepare NowA few key moves on your part could make the whole process smoother.
Aug 15, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®President Trump Promised Not to Hurt Social Security, but There's Only 1 Way to Avoid ThatSocial Security benefits may not be cut, but your budget could get tighter in another way.
Aug 15, 2026 by James BrumleySocial Security's 3.6% COLA Bump Could Push the Program Toward a Funding CrisisThe program's current beneficiaries are anticipating a healthy payment increase in January -- but that boost will only further strain its diminishing Trust Fund.
Aug 15, 2026 by Sean WilliamsSocial Security Is in Dire Straits, Thanks in Part to President Donald Trump, but Taxing the Rich Won't Fix the ProblemThe popular answer isn't always the correct one.
Aug 15, 2026 by Dana GeorgeIs $500,000 Enough? What Retirement Really Looks Like on a Half-Million-Dollar Nest Egg.What you're likely to find is that the number itself matters less than the plan behind it.
Aug 15, 2026 by Dana GeorgeHow to Use Your Home Equity to Live Better in RetirementHome equity can give you access to additional income through loans or lines of credit. However, there's no one-size-fits-all solution.
Aug 15, 2026 by Dana GeorgeNew Federal Bill Would Protect Against Elder Financial Fraud: Until It Passes, Here's What States Are Doing to HelpIn 2025 alone, seniors lost $7.748 billion to financial fraudsters. Tighter laws may help.
Aug 15, 2026 by Maurie BackmanSocial Security's 2027 COLA Just Got Downgraded: What Retirees Need to Know NowBenefits may not rise as much as expected in the new year, but the news isn't totally dire.
Aug 14, 2026 by Maurie BackmanWorried About Outliving Your Retirement Savings? 4 Key Moves to Lower the Odds.It's a legitimate fear, but you can take steps to protect yourself.
Aug 14, 2026 by Stefon WaltersThe Latest Inflation Data Means Good and Bad News for Social Security RecipientsAn above-average increase is likely on the way, but will retirees feel the full effect?
Aug 14, 2026 by Maurie BackmanThe $185,500 Expense That Could Upend Your Retirement Budget if You Don't PrepareDon't let it catch you off guard.
Aug 14, 2026 by James BrumleyThis Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 67Claiming early or waiting until you reach this age before filing for benefits can make a measurable difference in the size of your monthly payment.
Aug 14, 2026 by Bram BerkowitzThe First of 3 Critical Economic Data Points That Will Determine the 2027 Social Security COLA Is Out -- and It's Bad News for RetireesJuly inflation data was recently released.
Aug 14, 2026 by Maurie BackmanSocial Security's 2027 COLA May Disappoint Retirees No Matter WhatDespite the potential for a larger raise, there's bad news.
Aug 13, 2026 by Maurie BackmanPlanning a Roth Conversion? Here's the One Thing You Need to Know.If it's a move on your radar, careful planning is key.
Aug 13, 2026 by James Brumley4 Secrets of 401(k) MillionairesAll of the people in this select group likely made a point of doing the very same things.
Aug 13, 2026 by Maurie BackmanTime to Retire? Not Till You Do These 3 ThingsChecking off these boxes ahead of retirement is key.
Aug 13, 2026 by Stefon WaltersThis Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 65Someone eligible for the average could expect to receive over $19,000 this year.
Aug 13, 2026 by Dana GeorgeFidelity Investments Now Says You Can Expect to Spend Around $185,000 on Healthcare Expenses in Retirement. Here's How I'm Planning for It.Fidelity estimates retirees will spend about $185,000 on healthcare expenses. Having a plan in place may help ease the sticker shock.