Retire

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.

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

New York’s Finest are putting in for retirement faster than the NYPD can handle.

Researchers analyzed the cost of necessities in 100 U.S. cities.

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

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.

While nobody knows for sure whether there will be a second wave, there are a few mistakes you should avoid if you want to keep your retirement plans on track.

Follow these four strategies to keep yourself on track for a successful retirement, even if there's a second wave of COVID-19.

If the pandemic has caused you to contemplate claiming Social Security, you're probably not alone. Here are a few things you must know before you sign up.

Many seniors depend heavily on Social Security in the absence of outside income, and it's these seniors who invariably await a generous cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year in the hopes of seeing their financial picture improve.

While some people may have no choice but to tap their retirement savings to get through tough financial times, there's one mistake that could be incredibly costly.

For each of the past 35 years, the Social Security Board of Trustees report has cautioned that there wouldn't be enough revenue collected over the long run. Here is a timeline of events that could lead to a significant Social Security benefits cut.

As file your tax return, don't forget that you still have an opportunity to take advantage of one huge money-saving tax break: funding your 2019 IRA.

Many older Americans are finding themselves looking to Social Security to provide money in a time of financial struggle.

Here are two key things you can do if you're still working or newly retired so you can make sure you don't run short of money in the future.  

While it's always impossible to predict what retirement will look like, here are a few educated guesses on how the pandemic may alter retirement for today's workers.

The COVID-19 crisis has caused a lot of people to change the way they think -- and spend their money. In fact, many people have had no choice but to hit pause on retirement plan contributions due to the pandemic.

Here are three factors that are about to make claiming benefits early, and therefore accepting a permanent monthly payout reduction, even more popular.

Here are five ways to expedite your 401(k) growth.