January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their ...

There are a handful of retirement accounts to choose from, with the most popular being a 401 (k). It's usually what comes to ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security will maximize lifetime benefits for most individuals. Around half of all ...

For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions ...

The table below shows the approximate average Social Security checks for retirees by age and gender in 2026. It is based on ...

Ensure your Social Security benefits have an even greater impact. This article explains important tax strategies for retirees ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

Waiting to claim Social Security until age 70 can add more to your monthly payments, but it doesn't always pay off over time.

There’s a reason the name “Social Security” tends to trigger a strong reaction in working Americans and retirees alike.

The money you lose to the earnings test isn’t gone forever. Amounts that were withheld will be added back to your benefit ...