If you plan on retiring in the near future, you're probably thinking about applying for Social Security benefits. There are several factors to consider before taking the plunge, but knowing the ...

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to ensure that every American worker has ...

Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

For retirees planning a summer exit, the time between your last paycheck and your first Social Security deposit may be longer than expected. Benefits don't begin automatically when you stop working, ...

The classic 4% rule for retirement withdrawals was built for a bygone era. Learn why it's less reliable today and how to build a flexible spending plan that fits your life.

The retirement rules your parents or grandparents might have had in their minds as they saved for their futures may not work well for you. Times have changed, as has some thinking about how to prepare ...

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 ...