Americans believe the “magic number” they need to retire comfortably is $1.26 million, according to a survey by Northwestern ...

Americans born in 1959 will face a new reality next year: their full-retirement age (FRA) rises to 66 years 10 months. The ...

Calculating your retirement savings is easier than determining your net worth. You don't need to subtract liabilities like ...

To see the impact of different claiming decisions, let's compare them for ages 62, 67, and 70. Those are notable ages because it's the earliest you can claim Social Security, the full retirement age ...

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A $50,000 annuity can offer reliable monthly income at age 65, but how much you'll get depends on a few factors.

The Republican Study Committee in the House is proposing to increase Social Security full retirement age by two years. Here’s how it could affect you.

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The simple numbers say waiting as long as possible makes sense, but there's more to the story that can -- and should -- complicate the decision.

Retirement by age is one of the most important issues in concluding people's working lives. Knowing the average Social Security benefit by age can help you optimize your retirement ...