About 69 million people receive Social Security benefits, yet many are surprised when their monthly checks come in lower than ...
The Social Security Administration assigns you a full retirement age (FRA) based on your birth year. Yours is 67 if you were ...
After a delay, the Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This is ...
Dear Quentin, I am retiring next year, but I hope to wait until January 2027 before I draw Social Security at 69½. My husband ...
Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.
There is a myriad of decisions to be made regarding retirement income. While it's important to plan, it may be equally ...
Not every American qualifies for Social Security. We break out the requirements to receive benefits, indicating who's at risk ...
In the years leading up to retirement, one of the most important financial exercises you can run through is creating a budget for your senior years. That way, you can see whether you're on track to be ...
Plus, why this prolific retirement author says that Trump’s latest tax bill isn’t actually a tax win for low-income retirees. Amy Arnott: We also wanted to talk a bit about Social Security and how ...