As the year draws to a close, retirees should review how required minimum distributions (RMDs) are calculated.

Although Social Security's official full retirement age -- or FRA – is somewhere between 66 and 67 (depending on when you ...

Social Security is about to get less forgiving for new retirees. Starting with people who first claim benefits in 2026, the ...

Many Americans know that waiting to claim Social Security can boost their monthly benefit — yet most still plan to file early ...

More specifically, it is the full retirement age that is changing in 2026. Technically, you can start claiming retirement ...

Social Security retirement benefits aren't automatic. You can apply up to four months before you want them to start. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

Retirement is supposed to be about relaxation and enjoying the rewards of your hard work. But before you kick back, there's one thing you can't ignore: taxes. Understanding how your retirement income ...

The IRS has announced updated cost-of-living adjustments for retirement plan contribution limits that will take effect in 2026. The changes apply ...

This week I try to address some of the questions that have been raised during these unusual times for federal retirement planning and decision-making. There have been a lot of questions from employees ...