Social Security

Until the early 1980s, Social Security wasn't taxed. But in some situations today, clients may be in for a surprise.

Until the early 1980s, Social Security wasn't taxed. But in some situations today, clients may be in for a surprise.

Clients should ask themselves if a remote, self-contained community fits their personality and if they want to live with other seniors.

Clients should ask themselves if a remote, self-contained community fits their personality and if they want to live with other seniors.

Retirees who turned 70 1/2 in 2016 have until April 1 to take required minimum distributions from their tax-deferred retirement accounts.

A retired teacher who receives a state pension in California may still qualify if they paid into the program and earned 40 credits, says a certified financial planner.

Many seniors are unaware that Medicare premium payments are deductible, while their spouses who are still working can contribute to a spousal IRA and reduce their taxable income.

Many seniors are unaware that Medicare premium payments are deductible, while their spouses who are still working can contribute to a spousal IRA and reduce their taxable income.

Getting married could boost couples' retirement prospects as it opens more retirement savings options, such as a spousal IRA.

Getting married could boost couples' retirement prospects as it opens more retirement savings options, such as a spousal IRA.