The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

If you're pretty sure you've made progress but can't quite tell if you've hit your targets, how can you know with certainty that you've been successful?

Want $1 million in 30 years? Here’s how much you need to invest monthly—and how compound interest can turn small contributions into big wealth.

Falling in love later in life can feel like a second chance at happiness, but getting married after 50 comes with financial complications that younger couples rarely face. When assets, inheritances, and retirement accounts are already in place, a marriage can unintentionally disrupt years of careful planning. From taxes to…

The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living increase

Each year, retirees wait anxiously to hear how much their Social Security benefits will increase. The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is designed to help seniors...

Losing a spouse brings both emotional and financial challenges, especially for retirees who depend on Social Security income. Many surviving spouses don’t realize they may...

Major shifts are coming to Social Security taxes in 2026—and retirees, workers, and high earners should pay close attention. As provisions from the 2017 Tax...

Retirement is supposed to be the golden era—long walks, afternoon naps, and finally getting to finish that novel you’ve been “working on” for a decade. But here’s a twist that’s raising eyebrows (and saving bank accounts): more couples are choosing to live apart after retirement—and it’s not because they don’t…

Social Security is often seen as a fair system designed to reward years of work and contributions, but many couples without kids are beginning to question whether the program truly treats them equally. While families with children benefit from extra tax breaks, survivor benefits, and dependents’ allowances, child-free couples often…

Prices of many grocery items, including eggs and coffee, are up. Save big this fall with these bulk buys from Sam’s Club, perfect for retiree shoppers.

Here's how much you need to retire in 1965 vs 2025 - find out what the difference is, you may be surprised by how much more you need in 2025.