If you're going to be relying on Social Security to any extent in retirement, it pays to understand as much as possible about how the program works. There's one extremely misunderstood component of ...

You might find, after careful analysis of your spending needs and savings goals, that it is OK to withdraw some of your investments to in order to delay claiming Social Security. Ultimately, it's a ...

The time-honored - and sometimes controversial - 4% rule suggests that a retiree should be able to withdraw 4% of their savings and investments in their first year of retirement and then adjust the ...

Here’s the first thing to remember about withdrawing retirement money: It’s all about the cash flow. The second thing? You ...

In recent days a new Social Security bill has been causing debate in the Senate that could drastically impact Social Security ...

One important aspect of it that married (and divorced) couples ought to know about is its spousal benefit, which can provide ...

Once you begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits, they'll never be higher. Here's the little-known reason why ...

MILLIONS on the state pension are set to get a pay rise within months and we reveal the key date to circle in your diary. The ...

My wife will reach her full Social Security benefit at 66.5 years of age which is just under two years away for her now. If ...

My wife will reach her full Social Security benefit at 66.5 years of age which is just under 2 years away for her now. If she ...

The full retirement age for Social Security is set to increase in 2025, with the age for new retirees to claim and receive ...