Social Security
Understand how Social Security works and when you should consider taking it.
5 Questions for Later-in-Life Marriages
Getting married later in life raises a host of unique financial considerations. Here's what you can ask yourselves before you tie the knot.
Social Security Is Taxable? How to Minimize Taxes
Many retirees are surprised to learn that Social Security may be subject to taxation. Here are four strategies to help minimize taxes when you're receiving benefits.
How to Stay on Top of Your Retirement Savings
Ever wonder if you're on track to reach your retirement goal? Here's how to calculate how much you should have saved by now.
Social Security FAQs
We answer common questions about Social Security to help you maximize your retirement benefits.
Working in Retirement: Social Security and Medicare
If you've retired but are considering returning to work, be aware that your decision may affect your Social Security and Medicare benefits.
6 Things to Do If You're Nearing Retirement
Planning to retire in 10 years or less? Find out what you need to know and do for a smoother transition.
Social Security: When to Start Drawing Benefits?
Leverage the Social Security retirement age chart if you are not yet full retirement age to know when you should start drawing benefits.
The Future of Social Security and Medicare?
Medicare and Social Security are projected to run out of money in less than a decade. Mike Townsend discusses possible solutions to the shortfalls and the likelihood of each.
Social Security Inflation Bump: What Does It Mean?
Social Security benefits are getting another sizeable bump next year. Unfortunately, it won't be as big as the jumbo-sized increases of the 2023 and 2022.
Divorce After 50: The Impact on Retirement Savings
What to know when going through a late-in-life divorce.