Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) handles applications for Social Security benefits, including retirement, disability, survivor, and more. You can apply for any kind of Social Security benefit ...

The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped.

Choose your claiming age carefully and understand how this affects the size of your benefit. It's best to apply several months in advance of when you hope to claim. Gather your documents ahead of time ...

The 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will push up the maximum full retirement benefit, as millions of monthly checks increase starting in January. Additionally, workers who are ...

It is that time of the year when many federal employees, as well as retirees, must make some important decisions regarding their federal retirement and insurance benefits. I thought it might be a good ...

The savers credit can lower a tax bill while rewarding retirement contributions. Learn who qualifies, income limits and how ...

Here is the calendar to go with last week’s guidance to help you plan your best date for retirement in 2026. The key below and the information provided in that column can be used to understand why ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...