Modern Retirement

Whether you'd planned on retiring next year, in 2030, or much later, it's wise to revisit your financial plan in these uncertain economic times. Here are four strategies you can implement to improve your retirement outlook during this uncertain time.

Your Social Security benefits may take a hit down the road due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here's why.

Social Security benefits may not be the safest form of retirement income right now. But there's one type of investment in particular that can help ensure your senior years are financially secure.

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While delaying Social Security may not be ideal, it could help a lot of people overcome the financial setbacks the pandemic may have caused them.

Whether you're nearing retirement or still have several years left in your career, there are a few ways the recession could affect your senior years.

Whether you can't wait to eliminate work stress from your life or you never want to leave your post at the office, it's important to look past your job satisfaction when determining a time for your retirement.

Working longer could be a smart move that potentially saves you a lot of money during your senior years, but delaying retirement also poses major risks that you'll need to consider.

A 401(k) can be a great place for your retirement savings, but as with many retirement account, there are limitations that could be making your job more difficult than it has to be.

Why aren't COLAs doing a very good job of making sure retirement benefits retain their value? Here's a look into why the value of these earned benefits continue to fall and how the buying power of Social Security benefits has eroded.

It's wise to start thinking about how COVID-19 could change your Social Security strategy.

Social Security benefits can be a lifeline in retirement, particularly if your savings aren't as robust as you thought they would be.

If you're currently 60, or are turning 60 in 2020, you may need to brace for smaller Social Security benefits than you'd expect.

While the current state of the economy puts all workers in a potentially precarious employment position, older workers may be more worried than others for one simple reason: Most of their jobs can't be done remotely.

Despite a lack of benefits, nontraditional jobs may boost retirement security.

With the likelihood of a second wave, you'll need to consider when to begin claiming Social Security benefits.

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Once you've decided to start claiming, consider these three things to make sure it's the right time to file.

When starting Social Security, review these three questions to ensure your understanding of how your benefits are calculated and how your decisions affect the size of your checks.

Many senior citizens rely on Social Security as a source of income during retirement, but here's why you shouldn't make the mistake of thinking those benefits alone will be enough to get you through your golden years.