If there's one thing all retirees should do before claiming Social Security, it's to evaluate their claiming strategy. "Claiming strategy" refers to determining when it's the right time to begin ...

I contribute 15% to my 401(k), which is currently valued at $165,000. I also rolled over an old 401(k) with $125,000.” ...

On a basic level, the monthly Social Security benefit you're entitled to in retirement is based on your earnings history -- ...

One tax expert says a proposed $4,000 bonus deduction is a 'far cry from the savings' that many would see with no taxes on ...

Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively ...

T he Social Security Administration has announced significant changes to the retirement age, which will take effect starting ...

The Senate draft of the new tax bill cut retirement provisions in the House bill that would have reduced current federal workers’ retirement benefits, but added a provision that would reduce benefits ...

If you take Social Security at age 62, you’ll need to consider how to pay for health care until you can sign up for Medicare ...

The researchers were able to correlate this increase with early claiming by analyzing mortality before and after 1961, which is when Social Security first permitted early claiming. Before that year ...

In 2025, the Social Security full retirement age rises to 67 for those born in 1960 or later. This change impacts benefits ...

Under President Trump, Social Security claims are surging as seniors rush to lock in benefits. But advocates warn that kids and working families could suffer from new policy threats.

If you’re a member of the labor force today, you might feel like you’re constantly being nagged to save money, whether it’s ...