Social Security benefits

Many workers are unaware they have the option of making catch-up contributions to retirement accounts, missing out on an opportunity to boost savings.

Dental expenses can eat away a considerable amount of retirees’ savings, but these costs are important to prevent health complications and other medical expenses.

There are a lot of options — and potential missteps.

The worst thing investors can do is panic and sell.

Retirees who opt to file at a much later date can earn delayed retirement credits that could boost their benefits by as much as 32%.

Even middle-class households who have health insurance are at risk, as a researcher points out that they are the ones who filed for the most bankruptcies.

One tip for seniors: They should register their My Social Security account as early as they can before other people can create the account.

Seniors are more likely to opt for the standard deduction, which increased under the new tax law, but those who want to maximize their deductions have several considerations.

Conventional wisdom says to postpone filing for benefits until full retirement age or, even better, until your 70th birthday. Are there some cases when that doesn't apply?

Workers should consider contributing the maximum amount to their 401(k)s, whose contribution limits have increased for this year.