Evaluating Social Security benefits and reliance on personal savings, such as 401(k) plans, is equally crucial. Key ...

The Allworth Advice is that you should always stay aware of the 401 (k) fees you're paying, but don't automatically assume a ...

Social Security’s retirement benefits are a crucial source of income for older Americans, and many people look forward to the ...

Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, ...

I've written many columns explaining how Social Security benefits are figured. So, I'm not really going to do that today.

I'm 62 and currently working but my spouse passed away when I was 60. He waited until age 70 to take his Social Security. Can ...

One of the best benefits of Social Security is that individuals can receive benefits based on their partner's work history, ...

Anything paid to you as a divorced spouse is just an add-on benefit that doesn’t take a nickel away from your ex’s Social ...

Spousal benefits can provide additional inflation-protected retirement income for married couples. As of the latest data from ...

The Trump administration's efforts to crack down on illegal immigration through taxes isn't confined to legislation. The IRS in April reached an information-sharing agreement with ICE to share ...

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...

At that point, you have choices. You could delay your Social Security claim beyond full retirement age for boosted monthly ...