Deciding when to start taking your Social Security benefits can have significant financial consequences. Here are some of the factors you should think through.

Medical retirees with fewer than 20 years of service don't qualify for CRDP at all, regardless of their VA disability rating.

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 starting in April 2026, with the complete transition expected to be ...

What do you think of when you hear the word retirement?” Images of endless crossword puzzles, gardening marathons, and an uncomfortable amount of daytime television? Well, if current retirement trends ...

A long-planned Social Security rule takes full effect in 2026. Learn how the shift to age 67 is catching retirees off guard ...

If you're married and your spouse plans to claim spousal benefits, they'll be eligible for up to 50% of your monthly benefit.

Here’s when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

From Gen Z to Boomers, a new look at workplace retirement plans reveals wide differences in how people contribute—and how much impact even a small change can make.

Taxes are inevitable, but most people would probably rather not hand over a portion of their hard-earned money to the government. Fortunately, there are plenty of legal ways to lower the amount ...

In some cases, an option like yours, which allows retirees to delay claiming until at least FRA, can be even more advantageous. It not only preserves personal retirement savings but also avoids ...

See how much those in their mid-40s to early 50s earn on average, how income shifts by education and homeownership, and why ...