The problem, though, is that many older U.S. workers lack the savings to pull off an early retirement. The Federal Reserve’s ...

Social Security is a critical income source for millions of older Americans today. But whether you’re close to retirement age ...

The workforce of Americans 65 and older has swelled more than 33% between 2015 and 2024, according to an analysis of federal ...

One claiming age within the traditional initial collection range of 62 through 70 is likeliest to maximize lifetime income ...

When you apply for Social Security right away, you guarantee yourself the greatest number of checks. When you claim Social ...

I am 63 and decided I want to go ahead and start drawing my Social Security retirement benefits.

The request for this estimate was submitted by Maryland Democrat Rep. Steny Hoyer, but the proposal was constructed by Wendell Primus, an economist and long-term Congressional staffer, who spent ...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lowered tax rates for most taxpayers and nearly doubled the standard deduction. Most provisions of ...

When you retire, you are most likely going to need Social Security to help you make ends meet.  These benefits are important ...

Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income — but when should you start collecting them? It’s a big decision, so you’ll want to consider ...

Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.

This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.