Even as private savings take center stage, Social Security remains an essential pillar for most retirees. The 2.8% ...

A typical American retiree reportedly needs $823,800 in savings to be able to retire comfortably in 2026—but the average American retiree only has $288,700 in savings, according to a new report by ...

Editor's note: This is the fourth installment of New Year, New You, a weeklong look at your financial health headed into 2026. You get your W-2 in January and realize you either owe thousands in taxes ...

As the new year begins, savings have hit unprecedented levels, but rising health care costs and growing poverty make retirement unaffordable for many. By Mark Miller America is aging fast. By 2030, ...

WASHINGTON — Karen Atchison and Tracy Hinnant are more than longtime friends — they are also former colleagues who spent decades working at the Internal Revenue Service. Atchison dedicated 41 years to ...

Tax considerations with RMDs are especially important. Retirees should also evaluate when the best time is to take their RMDs. Reinvesting RMDs is often a smart move for retirees, but it isn't always ...

Planning ensures retirees withdraw with the intention to minimize taxes and avoid penalties. Preparing ahead also helps preserve savings, reduce tax burdens and make the most of retirement income.

Nearly 70 million Americans depend on Social Security, yet even seasoned savers don’t always understand how it works. That can lead to costly mistakes — like claiming too early or overlooking spousal ...

Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.8% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2026, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, tied to inflation. The 2.8% raise for ...

WalletHub ranked 182 cities to find the best and worst ones for retirees in 2025. Activities, affordability, healthcare, and quality of life were the key measurements in ranking. Cities in Florida ...

*from 6/21/2021, calculated with Portfolio123. DFAS is the second-largest and most liquid fund on this list, behind AVUV. It comes in fourth position in total return and Sharpe ratio (a measure of ...

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