Retirement News

If you get Social Security benefits on your spouse's work record, will your benefit payments go up next year?

Social Security benefits are likely to get a historic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, but the program will undergo other important changes, as well.

There are few financial vehicles as owner-friendly as an HSA.

Don't expect the earnings test to go away anytime soon, though.

The perfect filing age will depend on a few factors.

There's a downside to a higher COLA.

The blunders could leave you kicking yourself.

If you work while collecting Social Security, you can expect life to look different in 2026.

Tariff-related inflation may be just getting started, but the COLA announcement comes out in just a few days.

These blunders could really hurt you.

Ensuring the longevity of Social Security will require swift and comprehensive action from Congress.

You may want to mark your calendar for a big announcement.

A health savings account is a versatile financial vehicle that allows you to save now while investing for retirement.

You can't forget about this when making your 2026 budget.

Retirees are on track for a bigger COLA this year than next, but many are likely to be disappointed with the raise they receive -- and not for the reason you might think.

Bigger Social Security checks would be great, but I have a strategic reason for settling for smaller ones.

A big announcement is coming, but could be disappointing.

Don't underestimate what could be one of your largest retirement expenses.

It's important to get the real scoop on these common misconceptions.

It's generally a good idea to learn from the mistakes of others.