Despite the financial benefits of delaying retirement, many older Americans are retiring earlier than planned. A new book ...

There is no right way to retire. Many of today's workers will retire in stages, maintain a part-time job or consulting work, or otherwise stay professionally active.

The average retired household spends around $5,000 per month, with housing, healthcare, and food being the largest expense categories. With a median 401 (k) balance of $210,724, retirees relying on ...

Retirees have options, but which income tool should you choose? Here's what to know before locking in a strategy.

Almost 18 years ago I wrote my first column for The Irish Echo. It concerned an official projection that in order to stay ...

SEATTLE — Social security has served as a cornerstone of American society for 90 years, providing financial protection to ...

Carl Carlson of Carlson Financial said everyone should consider 5 factors when deciding when to start claiming Social Security benefits.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) aims to help benefits maintain their buying power over time. Because ...

Social Security relies mostly on payroll tax revenue to cover its expenses. In the coming years, though, that income stream ...

For baby boomers, Social Security often represents a central pillar of retirement income. Yet claiming too early — or waiting ...

By the end of this year, an average of 11,400 Americans will turn 65 each day, as employers need to simplify the annuities ...

As a final thought, Social Security benefits are based on two major factors: (1) the age at which you claim benefits, and (2) ...