3 ways a recession could affect Social Security and your retirement
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.
4 factors in determining your ideal retirement age
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.
3 reasons to delay Social Security benefits
While it may seem odd to give up getting monthly checks for years, there are actually a few really great reasons why you might want to delay the start of your benefits as long as possible.
43% of Americans plan to delay retirement due to COVID-19
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.
3 pitfalls of only using a 401(k) for retirement
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.
Social Security benefits have lost 30% of their value in the past two decades. Here's why
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.
State-run retirement plans on the rise for residents without access to workplace options
Millions of Americans do not have access to workplace retirement plans.
Coronavirus pandemic decimates retirement plans at small businesses
The coronavirus pandemic hasn't just gutted small businesses, it's also decimated their retirement savings plans for employees.
3 ways COVID-19 could affect when you should claim Social Security benefits
It's wise to start thinking about how COVID-19 could change your Social Security strategy.
NYPD retirements on the rise: 'It's a no-brainer'
From June 29 to July 6 of this year, 179 uniformed NYPD cops submitted their retirement paperwork, up 411 percent from the 35 who did so during the same period last year.
Contribute to your IRA before the July 15 tax deadline — here are the benefits
The IRS extended the tax-filing deadline income earned in 2019 from April 15 to July 15, which also gave Americans three months longer to put money in their IRA.
Should you still retire in 2020?
Would-be retirees now face a difficult decision: Should they continue with their original plans or put retirement off for a few more years?
3 Social Security steps to take 5 years before you retire
Social Security benefits can be a lifeline in retirement, particularly if your savings aren't as robust as you thought they would be.
Turning 60 this year? Here's how it could result in lower Social Security benefits
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.
Less than half of older Americans can work from home: Here's why that's a problem
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.
3 reasons to claim Social Security at 62 if there's a second wave of COVID-19
With the likelihood of a second wave, you'll need to consider when to begin claiming Social Security benefits.
NYPD limits retirement applications amid 400 percent surge this week
New York’s Finest are putting in for retirement faster than the NYPD can handle.
5 great cities for early retirement
Researchers analyzed the cost of necessities in 100 U.S. cities.
Decided to take Social Security? Do these 3 things first
Once you've decided to start claiming, consider these three things to make sure it's the right time to file.
3 reasons you can't count on Social Security alone for retirement
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.


















