Achieving financial security in retirement is a top priority for many, and the U.S. Social Security system plays a pivotal ...

Waiting as long as you can to claim benefits makes sense. There's a case to be made, however, for claiming Social Security ...

Most Americans don’t have a retirement tax plan, according to a Northwestern Mutual study. If you’re one of them, it could be ...

"Very few people understand what they need to know to help them prepare financially for the future," said Sexton, a certified financial planner in Hudson, Ohio. "There's a lot of ignorance out there ...

Maxing out Social Security requires more than just a high salary.

When to claim Social Security is a hard decision for many retired workers. Eligibility starts at age 62, but there is a trade ...

If pulling too much from a portfolio during down markets is a bad idea, filing for Social Security might look compelling.

Social Security keeps around 16 million seniors out of poverty each year, according to 2023 data from the nonpartisan Center ...

Older Americans are worried about when to claim Social Security. Financial advisors need to have much different conversations ...

Social Security Cost of Living Adjustments, or COLAs, are a lifeline for seniors. Without them, Social Security benefits ...

If you're not fully informed about your options for Social Security when you start taking benefits, you could be at a big disadvantage. Your payments might be lower than they should ...