Early retirement happens more often than expected — how to plan for it
Hero Images | Hero Images | Getty Images Working longer is among the best ways to make up…
Social Security Proposal Would Allow Millions to Earn More Money
A new Republican-backed proposal in Congress would allow millions of older Americans to earn more money from work…
Social Security earnings test can reduce benefits for retirees who work
If you receive Social Security retirement benefits and are still working, you may see your monthly payments reduced,…
A 50-year-old has $400K after years of overspending — and 10 years to turn it into a retirement plan
At 50, retirement comes sharply into focus. After years of inconsistent financial choices — overspending, under-saving or simply…
How Far Social Security Checks Went in 1990 Compared to Today
NoDerog / Getty Images/iStockphoto Life has gotten a lot more expensive since 1990. While average Social Security benefits…
Here’s What the Average Retiree Actually Brings Home From Social Security After Medicare in 2026
Social Security and Medicare are distinct programs tied to the Social Security Administration (SSA), but they share a…
Social Security Benefit Cuts Are Coming, and President Donald Trump May Have Sped Up the Process
For most aging workers, Social Security benefits aren’t a luxury. It’s income that retirees would struggle to make…
Annuity sales are booming — but not the ones best for lifetime income
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images People saving for retirement have a common goal: Build an adequate…
Social Security Report Issues Warning About ‘Catastrophic’ Cuts
A new report from U.S. Senate Democrats released Thursday is warning that recent changes at the Social Security…
IBM’s AI Model: Garbage In, Garbage Out
23 Apr 2026
IBM’s AI Model: Garbage In, Garbage Out Washington, D.C. – At next week’s…
Some couples are collecting $10,000 a month from Social Security — here’s who qualifies and what it takes to get there
For most retirees, Social Security is a modest monthly check. The average retired worker receives about $2,076 per…
Medicare Premium Hike Swallows Nearly Half of Social Security’s 2.5% COLA Increase in 2026
Canva | Proxima Studio and Kameleon007 from Getty Images Signature Quick Read The 2.5% Social Security COLA for…