Social Security

The younger investors are, the earlier they hope to retire, according to a survey. But that can be easier said than done.

You may need to use a combination of methods to generate the amount of tax-free retirement income you’re shooting for.

Organizations are calling on the Biden administration to help Americans attain a secure retirement.

While new consumer price index data signals cooling inflation, the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2022 could be the highest it’s been in years.

By 2033, social security benefits will need to be cut by 24%, and that would be a huge financial crisis for our nation. Ric Edelman says it can be prevented.

Here’s how much money you can expect to get in Social Security benefits if you make an average of $35,000 per year during your career.

The status of Social Security has some people worried about their future benefit checks. Having other income can help protect your retirement security.

As older Americans find their money is not going as far amid high inflation and the Covid-19 pandemic, one group plans to ask Congress to step in and help.

The Social Security Administration’s latest report shows that the trust funds used to finance benefits will only be able to pay out as scheduled through 2033.

A new report finds Social Security can only pay full benefits for 12 years. Experts say fears about the program’s future shouldn’t lead you to claim early.

If you’re married, you might want to evaluate whether tapping Social Security before your full retirement age could hurt your spousal benefits.

New projections indicate Social Security will only be able to pay full benefits until 2034. Here’s why getting Congress to act may not be easy.

Investing over the course of decades can be a powerful tool for your money. Here’s how to turn $100 per month into more than $150,000 for retirement.

A new report shows how much benefit checks could be reduced if Social Security trust funds run out and how much next year’s cost-of-living adjustment could be.

The financial outlook for Social Security and Medicare, two of the nation’s preeminent safety net programs, has deteriorated over the past year due to Covid.

Most workers don’t have sufficient retirement savings and aren’t setting aside enough to catch up. But many still expect to have ample retirement income.

Many retirees are hesitant to tap their nest eggs, but research shows they may spend freely with guaranteed income. Here’s what older Americans need to know.

Research shows that most retirees aren’t withdrawing money from their nest eggs before their required minimum distributions.

Retirees could see bigger monthly checks from Social Security next year. But rising Medicare Part B premiums and taxes could eat away at their value.

Raising minimum Social Security benefits to help beneficiaries stay out of poverty is getting more attention.