First, let’s lay out the rules for claiming spousal benefits. Spouses can claim up to 50% of a partner’s full retirement ...

First, ask yourself what kind of retirement you want: big and splashy or simple and sweet. Then you can run the numbers to ...

Before you decide to 'unretire' and go back to work, be sure you understand the impact it will have on your retirement ...

All that considered, claiming Social Security too early can shrink your retirement income by thousands of dollars a year.

A recent AARP survey revealed dangerous knowledge gaps that could lead some people to make poor decisions about when to apply — or to apply at all.

Libya has the highest official retirement age in the world, and Denmark will soon join it. The United States isn’t too far ...

Vanguard's most recent set of data shows that the average 401 (k) balance among Americans ages 65 and older is $299,442. But that doesn't tell the whole story. When we look at the median 401 (k) ...

"You've got to really look it over when you get your benefit to make sure you're getting everything that you've earned," said Tammy Flanagan.

A sweeping proposal could extend Federal Employees Retirement System–level pensions to the private sector, reshaping how ...

Social Security turns 90 years old today (August 14) but many seniors current and future fear for its future, as longer ...

As we celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of Social Security on its 90th birthday, it’s also important to find a ...

Social Security is 90 this week. Here are the program’s financial challenges, and what can be done to fix them.