3 reasons to claim Social Security benefits early
Filing for Social Security early is often associated with taking a long-term financial hit. But that's not always the case.
These mistakes will take a huge bite out of your Social Security income
The last thing you want to do is slash your Social Security income and struggle in retirement because of it. Take care to avoid these mistakes to ensure that you get as much money from Social Security as you're entitled to.
3 ways to cut health care costs as a retiree
As a retiree, chances are good that medical care is going to be one of the single biggest expenses you face. Here are three techniques to try to keep those costs down.
3 important 401(k) strategies to employ for the remainder of 2020
Here are three critical strategies to adopt as we navigate the tail end of this volatile year.
It's not too late to hit your retirement savings goal. Here's how
If you're one of those workers nearing retirement and fearful you won't have what you need for a comfortable future, don't give up hope. Instead, if you take these four steps, you may find you'll be better off financially than you expect.
5 scenarios where claiming Social Security early is a terrible move
Statistically speaking, a majority of seniors would be better served by waiting until age 70 to begin taking their Social Security retirement benefit. But this doesn't hold true for everyone.
21% of Americans risk financial struggles in retirement for this reason
A new study shows that 21% of Americans have not yet started saving for their senior years. Here's why you stand a better chance of accumulating enough of a balance to avoid financial struggles later in life if you start making modest contributions today.
Why it pays to claim Social Security at 70 – despite the long wait
It pays to file for benefits at 70 for one big reason: It's the easiest guaranteed way to boost your retirement income.
3 well-kept retirement planning secrets you need to know
Here are three tricks to help reach. retirement faster and hold on to more cash.
Don't claim Social Security benefits if you can't answer these 3 questions
Review the following three questions and make sure you're comfortable with the answers before you apply for Social Security benefits.
My 4 personal finance 'baby steps': Dave Ramsey
Here's my way of doing things with money.
Varney: 4 reasons the stock market is at or near all-time highs
Who would have thought just four months ago that your investments would have turned out quite like this: stocks at or near all-time record highs?
3 reasons to delay Social Security benefits
Here are three situations in which it may be a good idea to consider waiting as long as you can to begin claiming.
Americans think it will take $1.9M to retire. Are they right?
Americans think they'll need $1.9 million in savings, on average, to enjoy retirement, according to a recent study. But, in reality, you might manage to live on a lot less.
Who needs a will?
Here is why absolutely every adult should have a will.
Here's how much money Americans think they need to retire comfortably
The virus-induced economic crisis is causing Americans to reconsider and make changes to their retirement plans and goals.
3 ways you can lose your Social Security benefits
If you plan to rely on Social Security as a primary source of income in retirement, it's important to ensure you're aware of a few of the ways you could potentially lose your benefits.
Why this is the right age to take Social Security
We’re here to start the conversation and give you the knowledge you need
Your retirement distributions won't be taxed in these states: AARP
There are 12 states that don’t tax retirement distributions, AARP reported earlier this week.
4 retirement planning strategies to lean on in uncertain times
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.