My plan for my Social Security benefits is simple. I'll use the money solely for fun spending, and not to cover any ...

During most of the decades you are preparing financially for retirement, you are likely focused on saving as close as you can ...

Retiring before claiming Social Security may reduce benefits and strain savings. Learn how timing, working years, and ...

The news about the Social Security trust funds has been dire for years. As lifespans lengthen, many retirees now claim benefits far longer than they did in the past, and there are not enough workers ...

Delaying your benefit might mean a bigger check, but it’s not always the best move for your retirement strategy.

Social Security's earnings-test limits also tend to increase from year to year. And 2026 is no exception. Next year, the ...

Financial experts often recommend waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits — but many Americans don’t plan to ...

Social Security has survived past solvency crises, but it is not clear to industry expert Marcia Mantell what action Congress ...

Americans plan to claim Social Security before 70, potentially losing $180k+ in lifetime benefits. Why most can't afford to wait, despite the math.

The IRS has issued Notice 2025-67, announcing that many of the key retirement plan limits will increase next year. Most ...

On November 13, 2025, the IRS announced in Notice 2025-67 cost-of-living adjustments to the tax-qualified retirement plan ...