Rethinking Retirement

Here are three points about the Social Security program that may leave you disappointed.

Here are three critical strategies to adopt as we navigate the tail end of this volatile year.

Intent on leaving the workforce for good in 2021? Here are some things you can do to increase your chances of meeting that goal.

If your monthly checks are going to make up a substantial chunk of your retirement income, it's smart to make the most of them. Look out for these common mistakes that could potentially shrink your Social Security benefits.

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. 

Here are 4 signs you are ready to. start getting your Social Security checks.

What are the toughest retirement years? For most people, they are the years in which they begin to experience serious health problems. Sadly, new research revealed older Americans live an average of 10 years in poor health. 

A new survey shows that 70% of Americans aged 56 to 75 with a minimum of $100,000 in assets are more pessimistic about retirement. But should you be worrying more about retirement in light of the ongoing crisis? Here are a few signs you may not have to.

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.

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.

Here are the reasons that many seniors wish required minimum distributions were avoidable. And this year, they are.

It pays to file for benefits at 70 for one big reason: It's the easiest guaranteed way to boost your retirement income.

Here are three tricks to help reach. retirement faster and hold on to more cash.

Review the following three questions and make sure you're comfortable with the answers before you apply for Social Security benefits.

The coronavirus pandemic's toll on the economy did not keep Americans from growing their workplace retirement accounts, according to new numbers from Fidelity Investments.

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?

While filing for benefits at an early age could give you access to that money in a pinch, there are serious repercussions you need to know about before going that route.

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 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.

Here is why absolutely every adult should have a will.