An increasing number of Americans are claiming Social Security early this year. What’s up?
Initial Social Security claims are on the rise as anxiety swirls about personal finances and the future of the program.
Changing jobs can shake-up saving for retirement. Here’s how to avoid that.
Most people change jobs a few times in their career. It's easy to forget to stay on top of retirement accounts.
Some retirees will see bump in Social Security benefits in April
A new law increases benefits for some retired public service workers and provides back pay for others. Plus, other big changes coming.
How to manage your retirement savings through turmoil
Financial advisers weigh in on what investment moves to make — or not — amid an uncertain environment
This 50-year-old law changed retirement. Here’s how.
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act, known as ERISA, put protections in place for workers' nest eggs. But it needs a refresh.
Reader asks: How should I invest at 79?
I offer my advice about individual money challenges.
Why I love passive investing
Multiple studies find that lower-fee index funds outperform actively managed ones.
What do retirees regret the most?
Many retirees wish they'd saved more and started earlier, studies find.
Whats’ new for retirement savings in 2025
Higher contribution limits to 401(k) and IRA accounts, plus other twists are ahead for savers and retirees.
Retirement in America is a mess for many. Is there any good news?
Retirement in America is a disaster for many like Withers. And no one — politicians, financial planners, pick your own expert — seems to know what exactly to do about…