Staying active after retirement is no longer the exception — it’s the plan. But before taking a part-time job or launching a ...

You probably know that saving and investing are essential to retirement planning. But just as important to the equation: Social Security planning. It’s impossible to overstate the importance of Social ...

You might think billionaires like Bill Gates don't need Social Security. Let's be real, when you have tens of billions in the ...

Social Security is one of the most important (and most misunderstood) programs in the United States.

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...

Your Social Security benefits are calculated based on your 35 highest-paid years of income. If you continue working, it could result in larger benefits. You can track your estimated benefits on ...

Retirees can now work a little more without forfeiting any benefits. While this seems like a good thing on the surface, there is a downside in that fewer people will see benefits recalculated to a ...

Like many people over 60 and thinking seriously about retirement, I’ve been paying closer attention to Social Security, and recent changes have made me concerned. Since its creation during the Great ...

Learn how much the average person receives in Social Security at age 65 and explore strategies to maximize benefits and ...

Indexed earnings are SSA calculations that adjust lifetime wages for inflation. Discover how they affect Social Security benefits and retirement planning.