Start with checking your earnings statement and coordinating with your spouse.

January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their full retirement age in 2026. The important message is that all of them ...

Among American workers approaching retirement, one question might keep popping up: Should I grab my benefits the minute I turn 62? Lately, more Americans have been answering yes. Nearly two-thirds of ...

It's not just your wage history that determines how much money Social Security pays you each month. Your filing age also dictates what your monthly benefits look like. It's important to understand ...

The IRS has released 2026 tax brackets—here’s how understanding your bracket can help you save with smart retirement and Roth conversion strategies.

A new report from the Urban Institute found more seniors were filing early for Social Security in 2025 compared to 2024 amid a looming shortfall that could see payments slashed by 20 percent. Social ...

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

Nearly 70% of U.S. adults receiving Social Security say they've had to make lifestyle changes as a result of cost-of-living increases outpacing their benefits, according to a 2025 survey from the ...