It's tough to beat the peace of mind that regular monthly Social Security checks can offer. As long as you've fulfilled the ...

A single decision could impact your income for the rest of your life. Before you make that call, here are just a few things you absolutely must consider.

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 ...

Are you one of the many employees being offered early retirement who are still years away from their Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) which is age 57 if you were born in 1970 or later? If so, you may be ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced ...

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 ...

Turning 65 and thinking about retiring and claiming Social Security? Depending on your budget and means, you might want to hold off. That's because your monthly Social Security benefit may be higher ...

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 ...