To qualify for Social Security, you need 40 credits. In 2026, you'll earn one credit for every $1,890 in earnings. Learn how ...

With an advanced degree, you may start saving for retirement later than others, but with higher pay, job stability, and smart ...

Standard pension estimates are built on assumptions and can overlook key details that might significantly alter how much you receive.

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet ...

Many Baby Boomers miss valuable tax deductions each year. Learn eight often-forgotten breaks, including a new $6,000 senior ...

Once you turn 50, and especially after age 65, you may qualify for extra tax benefits. People 65 and older get a higher standard deduction and have higher income thresholds before they have to file ...

Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is working to persuade Americans that they should ...

COBRA allows people to retain employer health coverage for a limited period of time -- usually up to 18 months. If that's enough time to bridge the gap until your 65th birthday, it's an option you may ...

"401ks exist to help people save for a secure retirement, not gamble on speculative assets," said an industry observer.

A 65-year-old worker recently posted on Reddit about a problem many near-retirees face: they enrolled in Social Security at ...

On Nov. 20, 2025, the College informed all eligible faculty of the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP). The VSIP gave all faculty who met certain criteria the choice to leave Kenyon, in ...

The IRS is changing how Americans can make catch-up contributions to their workplace retirement accounts, which could have significant implications for retirement planning and budgeting. A new rule ...