If you're planning to start claiming Social Security at 65, you've got a few important jobs to do first. Not the least of ...

Full retirement age is one of the most important  Social Security rules that every current and future retiree should know.

A record number of Americans are turning 65 each year through 2027. However, that’s not quite old enough to receive full Social Security benefits. In 1983, Congress passed a law gradually raising the ...

The Motley Fool reports the average retirement age remains 65 for men and has risen to 63 for women, though many expect to ...

You might find that your most fruitful tax breaks aren’t hiding in itemized deductions — but they might be waiting for you after age 65. Data from the IRS shows that 90% of taxpayers choose the ...

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Nearly 70% of U.S. adults receiving Social Security say they've had to make lifestyle changes as a result of cost-of-living increases outpacing their benefits, according to a 2025 survey from the ...

Choosing the right age to retire is crucial, since once you leave the workforce, you may not be able to return. If you decide to go back to work, you'll likely have to find a new job, possibly at a ...

If you don't have savings for retirement by 50, it's time to start making changes. That could mean reducing spending and prioritizing IRA or 401(k) contributions. Working longer may be something to ...

A lot of people don't realize how badly they need retirement savings until they start reading up on Social Security. Only then do they learn that those monthly benefits will only replace about 40% of ...