3 ways to increase your Social Security benefits before you retire

All Social Security recipients can get one do-over in their lifetime. If you withdraw your application for benefits and repay ...

Retire in your 50s? 3 powerful systems can help you fund early retirement in the U.S. without stress, penalties, or tax shocks

A Roth conversion ladder is a little-known but somewhat clever strategy to minimize taxes in early retirement. The strategy ...

‘I expected to die’: I claimed Social Security early, but I’m still alive

I heard a little rumor that I could also receive half of what my husband will get when he is at full retirement age.” ...

Only 21% of Americans know their 'full retirement benefits' age — but a new bill in Congress could finally clear up the confusion. Do you know yours?

That’s why understanding exactly when you qualify for your full benefit is crucial. Yet, most people don’t.

Social Security Disability, a Protection for Some Workers, Is at a Crossroads

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...
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AXA Health data finds a third of Gen Z foresee retiring early for health reasons

The research, commissioned by AXA Health and conducted by Censuswide amongst 2,000 UK employees, reveals that fears about ill ...

Taylor Swift Turns 36: Here’s What Her Social Security Check Might Look Like — and How You Compare

Taylor Swift celebrates her 36th birthday with a $1.6 billion net worth, but her future Social Security check faces the same ...
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Here's how filing Social Security early shrinks your checks

Filing for Social Security before your full retirement age can feel like a relief, but it comes with a permanent price tag ...
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Approaching 55—Here’s How to Revamp Your 401(k) Now

As retirement nears and the start of 2026 right around the corner, reallocating a 401(k) becomes critical to balance growth, ...

5 Reasons to Take Social Security at Age 62

The earliest age you can collect Social Security retirement benefits is 62, and about a quarter of people begin payments as soon as they are eligible. "I want to take it now to get my money ...
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Claim Social Security Without Consulting a Financial Advisor First

Are you thinking of claiming Social Security? Before you jump into making this decision, it’s actually really important that you get some professional help first. Talking to a financial advisor could ...

Laid Off Near Retirement Age? Here Are the Smartest Moves to Protect Your Savings

Learn how to assess savings, manage cash flow, and explore part-time work and health coverage options to stay financially secure.