Rethinking Retirement

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.

Millions of Americans do not have access to workplace retirement plans.

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

Would-be retirees now face a difficult decision: Should they continue with their original plans or put retirement off for a few more years?

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.

Seventy is generally considered the latest logical age to file for Social Security, and it's also a smart age to sign up if your goal is to score the highest possible monthly benefit.

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

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.

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.

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.

If you need to turn your savings into cash because of the coronavirus pandemic, here are ways to do that.

Majority plan to prioritize having an emergency fund moving forward.

Individuals can roll distributed funds back into a plan through August.

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

Social Security cuts are looming if the program's finances aren't fixed in the coming years. Here are a few proposals to shore up Social Security and how they could affect you.