Social Security

A study suggests seniors tend to be healthier and live longer if they continue working past the retirement age, rather than leaving the labor force for good.

The new tax law has extended the grace period for outstanding 401(k) loans made by workers who switch jobs, luring more participants to borrow from their accounts, exposing them to greater risk.

Taxation of retirement plan distributions and Social Security benefits remains unchanged under the new tax law, but retirees are likely to see an increase in after-tax income.

Raising the payroll tax is the easy way (in theory); here are other solutions for funding the Social Security shortfall.

Working longer and delaying Social Security could result in a bigger retirement benefit.

Retirees are advised to step back to get a better perspective and then review their asset allocation in their portfolio.

As long as their earnings won't exceed the limit set by the Social Security Administration, they will not lose their benefits.

Even if those assets are used to pay for nonmedical expenses, an HSA can still be ahead of a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

Employees have a hundred—if not a thousand—possible options to consider when claiming Social Security benefits.

Retirees who consider taking withdrawals from their 401(k) and other similar plans should account for the tax impact before making a decision.