January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their ...

Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a ...

On a basic level, the monthly Social Security benefit you're entitled to in retirement is based on your earnings history -- specifically, the amount of money you made during your 35 highest-paid years ...

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 ...

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

The IRS has released 2026 tax brackets—here’s how understanding your bracket can help you save with smart retirement and Roth ...

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