I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

Retirement is one of the most anticipated moments for many people, especially those who have spent most of their lives ...

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security will maximize lifetime benefits for most individuals. Around half of all ...

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If you are retiring at the end of 2024, you may have already completed and submitted your retirement applications and have begun counting down the days until your life after retirement begins.

In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced a significant change in retirement taxation with the $6,000 ...

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A spouse can often claim Social Security benefits that provide a portion of their partner's benefit. Divorced spouses and those whose partners have died can also qualify for this provision. How much ...

January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their ...