The Federal Reserve cut policy rates by 25 basis points, to a range of 4% to 4.25%, and pencils in two more reductions this ...

A recent change by the Social Security Administration will make it easier for tens of millions of people to access their personal information. In a blog post, SSA said it is expanding its online ...

As of May 2025, more than 54 million Americans aged 65 and older were receiving Social Security. And for retirees without much savings, those monthly benefits can be a true financial lifeline. But ...

The majority of Americans depend heavily on Social Security in retirement. Knowing your benefit amount is the first step toward planning a comfortable retirement. Your age can also affect your ...

Although they're supposed to, Social Security's payment increases certainly don't feel like they've kept up with retirees' rising costs of living. Most older Americans will want to make a point of ...

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that Social Security payments will be reduced by 24% in 2032 unless the current system is reformed. A 24% reduction in benefits could result in ...

Marriage may be the union of two people becoming one — but in retirement, that math doesn’t work. In this instance, one becomes two. That’s because every financial decision you make with your ...

It’s hard to live in today’s world without apps and digital services, but they come at a steep price: your private information. In so many ways, privacy is dead—or at least a lot more challenging to ...

Up in the northeast corner, Angola sits like Indiana’s best-kept secret. This town of 9,000 knows how to treat its seniors right. The lakes around here give you vacation vibes without vacation prices.

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover your costs on Social Security alone, that's understandable -- even if your ...

The maximum Social Security benefit will be increasing in 2026. If you want to max out your benefits, you need to earn a high salary. You also need to make sure you have a plan to delay your benefits ...