This affects everyone, whether they know it or not.

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Many retirees make costly Social Security mistakes, from claiming too early to overlooking taxes and earnings rules. Learn ...

Some states have higher average Social Security benefits than others. See how states rank, what explains the differences, and how to maximize your benefits.

Data shows many retirees get more lifetime income by delaying Social Security. See why age 70 often wins in 2026, and when ...

Key Takeaways Libya has the highest official retirement age at 70 years old.Other countries with high retirement ages include Australia, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the ...

The No. 1 financial goal for most Americans is to stop working. Once they retire, their primary goal becomes not running out of money.

After a long career, many people can't wait for the day they finally cash in on their Social Security benefits — and waiting ...

Social Security spousal benefits max out at 50% of what your spouse is eligible for at their full retirement age. If that ...

The average Gen Zer has a 401(k) balance of $13,500, the lowest among all generations in 2025. But they've started saving earlier than any other generation, which gives them a huge advantage.

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2026. January is a critical month ...