Social Security

Target-date funds can help risk-averse young workers ease into investing.

Dual-income couples benefit less from Social Security.

Savers can expect investment returns through compounded growth as long as they don’t lose from a market downturn.

The legislation includes a provision that would raise the age limit for making contributions and taking required minimum distributions.

Plan participants should consider boosting their contribution rates if they are planning for an early retirement, says one expert.

Workers should develop a sustainable withdrawal strategy to ensure that they won't outlive their savings.

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

Seniors in this position may face a tax bill and possibly a penalty if they dip into their 401(k) prematurely, says an expert.

A market correction only becomes a real risk if investors act and make buy or sell decisions to alleviate mental anguish today at the expense of tomorrow, says an expert.

A 67-year-old wife collecting spousal benefits will be better off waiting until 70 before shifting to her own retirement benefit if she remains healthy, according to this Q&A article.