Trump's exclusion of an oft-touted Social Security proposal will be highly unpopular but is absolutely necessary.

Currently, Americans can apply for retirement benefits starting at age 65, although 67 is considered the full retirement age ...

Some older Americans assume that since they no longer need to worry about a job loss, they don't need emergency savings. On ...

Lots of changes in store for Social Security recipients as more people rely on a system that's operating above capacity. Full ...

The question of retirement age is crucial for millions of Americans planning their retirement. Contrary to the expectation of ...

I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I'm married and will receive two monthly pension payments; $3,600 from military service and $1,500 from civil service. Our total projected monthly ...

If you happened to have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration (SSA), your check may smaller this month.

The 'Rule of $1 More' explains how to plan for critical retirement thresholds. Because "you don't want to step off a cliff ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

How much you should have saved in your 30s Your 30s are a critical time to start building momentum with your savings. On one hand, your income is probably accelerating as you start to make strides in ...

I opted to draw my Social Security retirement benefit early and work part-time. The company I work for has decided to pull me from field work due to my age and health. Although they are great keeping ...

Learn more about how Social Security's full retirement age has been rising since 1983, maxing out this year at age 67 for ...