When’s the right time to start taking Social Security?
At 63, Mark Bintzler is counting down the months to a long-anticipated retirement. “We like to play golf.…
Thinking of retiring in 2026? 3 signs you should wait one more year.
Working a bit longer could benefit you in many ways. Maurie Backman  | The Motley Fool How the…
Social Security COLA 2026 sparks call for change to calculation
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8% will go into effect in…
The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official — Here’s How Much More You’ll Receive and Why Most Retirees Say It’s Not Enough
Every October, the Social Security Administration announces what the following year’s cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will be. Those…
Social Security: Payments Worth Up to $967 Being Paid This Week
Social Security disability benefits will be paid this week to millions of Americans. Why It Matters Supplemental Security…
Retiring at 60? Why financial advisors say you need 30 years of savings — and what that really means for your future
These days, if you retire early, you could expect to live another 30 years — or even longer…
How to create a plan
Even as a record number of Americans are reaching retirement age, many adults have not considered the impact…
These states won’t tax retirement income
Some retirees will find themselves living in much more tax-friendly states than others. Stefon Walters  | The Motley…
Social Security monthly benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026
Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost in their monthly benefits in 2026, the Social Security Administration…
Social Security 2.8% COLA 2026 benefit increase explained
Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social…
Ramit Sethi Reveals the Retirement Math Most Americans Get Wrong
Many Americans are worried they won’t have enough money to retire. As living costs rise, nearly one-third (30%)…
Some retirees ‘wish it would be more’
People shop in Bayonne, New Jersey on April 8, 2025. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images Social…