When I retire, I plan to travel. I'll probably continue writing about money, markets, and investing because I love it, but travel will definitely be on my retirement agenda. Maybe a week here and a ...

Some Social Security recipients recently had to find a new way to receive their payments. The Social Security Administration phased out paper checks starting September 30, opting to send payments only ...

Got gaps in your earnings record? Catching them now could mean more money later. Sabrina Karl has over two decades of experience writing about savings, CDs, and other banking topics. She is currently ...

Social Security is vital for retirement, yet many don't know how their benefit is calculated. For those wondering how much they can expect from their monthly check, the process uses a specific formula ...

Older parents can take advantage of a little-known Social Security benefit that could help them maximize total lifetime benefits, experts said. If you’re at least 62, you may be able to claim Social ...

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits — or planning to claim them soon — the wait is over: the SSA has announced official updates for 2026 following delays ...

Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age 70. However, my sister-in-law says that it is smarter to take it now while I am still working. I will be 70 ...

Hopes to reopen the government today Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, have dwindled, and with some Social Security Administration offices closed and in-person services limited, beneficiaries may be worried ...

Nine in 10 working Americans say they plan to ignore one of the most common pieces of financial advice about Social Security: waiting until age 70 to claim benefits, which ensures higher monthly ...

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security for most or all of their retirement income. Unfortunately, not everyone has a sufficient career earnings record to qualify for a worthwhile benefit.