Retirement literacy shockingly low: survey
The average score of correct answers was 47%, and only 5% of respondents earned a grade higher than C.
Social Security
For many seniors, retirement gets more expensive if Senate’s health care bill is passed
Older Americans would be subject to an "age tax" under the Senate legislation designed to revamp the Affordable Care Act, says an expert with the AARP.
For many seniors, retirement gets more expensive if Senate’s healthcare bill is passed
Older Americans would be subject to an "age tax" under the Senate legislation designed to revamp the Affordable Care Act, says an expert with the AARP.
A novel fix for Social Security?
Setting up an investment account for every newborn, with the federal government seeding it with $7,000, might be a solution to the looming Social Security crisis, says expert.
How much investing risk should employees take in retirement?
Retirees are advised to adopt a less aggressive approach to investing and reduce their risk exposure.
A novel fix for Social Security?
Setting up an investment account for every newborn, with the federal government seeding it with $7,000, might be a solution to the looming crisis.
How much investing risk should clients take in retirement?
Retirees are advised to adopt a less aggressive approach to investing and reduce their risk exposure.
The one retirement expense that might catch clients off guard
Retirees should not underestimate the impact of taxes on their income after they leave the workforce, as their tax liability could reduce substantially their net earnings.
Potential Social Security changes and how they could impact clients
The Senior Citizens League says that seniors on Social Security can expect an increase in cost of living adjustments not seen since 2012.
Potential Social Security changes and how they could impact clients
The Senior Citizens League says that seniors on Social Security can expect an increase in cost of living adjustments not seen since 2012.
Social Security benefits vs. rising health care costs? Not even close
A new report indicates that projected medical expenses of a 45-year old couple, after they retire, will be 122% of their total Social Security benefits.
Social Security benefits vs. rising healthcare costs? Not even close
A new report indicates that projected medical expenses of a 45-year old couple, after they retire, will be 122% of their total benefits.
Why women gain more than men by working longer
Women often have more years of low income—or no income—at some point in their careers.
Why women gain more than men by working longer
Women often have more years of low income—or no income—at some point in their careers.
7 myths about retirement investing that do not guarantee good outcomes
An expert warns that "the buy, hold and forget" strategy would only work in bull market conditions.
Obscure Social Security rule can pay off for those remarrying later in life
Seniors who have remarried may still qualify for a Social Security divorced spousal benefit on their ex-spouse's record.
401(k) strategies to grow wealth
Participants can make the most out of their plan by taking advantage of their employer's matching contribution.
3 facts every retiree should know: Retirement Scan
Retirees are automatically enrolled in Medicare by the time they reach 65 if they are already collecting their Social Security benefits.
3 facts every retiree should know
Those who leave the workforce are automatically enrolled in Medicare by the time they reach 65 if they are already collecting their Social Security benefits.
Retiring early despite investing mistakes
Low-cost passive index funds and sticking to an asset allocation plan even during a market downturn overcame some common pitfalls.
