I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions ...

Some retirement accounts have federal bankruptcy protections, but the rules vary by account type and situation.

Older Americans are filing for Social Security benefits at a record rate this year, a surge that could reflect growing anxiety about the stability of the retirement system amid cutbacks under the ...

It's not just your wage history that determines how much money Social Security pays you each month. Your filing age also dictates what your monthly benefits look like. It's important to understand ...

Nearly 70% of U.S. adults receiving Social Security say they've had to make lifestyle changes as a result of cost-of-living increases outpacing their benefits, according to a 2025 survey from the ...

In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced a significant change in retirement taxation with the $6,000 ...