Social Security spousal benefits can be worth up to 50% of your spouse's benefit at their full retirement age. You can grow ...

The table below shows the approximate average Social Security checks for retirees by age and gender in 2026. It is based on ...

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

Social Security benefits are a lifeline for many retirees, with 62% of current retirees saying they're a major source of income, according to a 2025 poll from Gallup.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) applies an earnings test for anyone who claims retirement benefits before they reach the full retirement age (which is 67 if you were born in 1960 or later) ...

Fortunately, these taxes are falling out of favor. Many of those living in the eight states that still have them won't lose ...

Your ability to retire in style depends as much on your location as the size of your nest egg. A trio of states offers a unique combination of benefits that help retirees stretch their savings and ...

The cost of maintaining a home should be figured into your overall retirement plan. While it's normal for spending to drop in ...

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