Social Security benefits

Age discrimination, unpredictable life shocks and involuntary retirement casts serious doubt on the “work longer” thesis.

These employees will need bigger savings than other age groups to fund a longer retirement horizon, according to a study.

Before saving for retirement, young employees are advised to pay down high-interest debts and build an emergency fund, an expert says.

Employees have to increase their risk exposure to ensure they don’t outlive their savings.

The property should allow them to live close to their loved ones and fit their financial plan, according to a CFP.

Careful planning can help prevent workers from shrinking their benefits based on misperceptions.

Dual-income couples benefit less from Social Security.

As much as 46% believe Medicare will cover the costs of long-term care.

Asset reserves are projected to become depleted in 2035, a year later than previously estimated.

A proposal to increase payroll taxes is facing opposition from some lawmakers who believe millennial workers cannot afford to bear the brunt of higher payroll taxes.