A few weeks ago, I wrote about the potential changes to federal retirement benefits that are included in proposed legislation that is moving through Congress. The key word is “proposed” because since ...

Retiring early can be an attractive option for many, but before taking the plunge, there’s one important question to consider: how does early retirement affect Social Security benefits? In this client ...

When it comes to retirement finances, Social Security plays a huge role for millions of Americans. There are exceptions for some workers, but for the most part, tens of millions of people spend their ...

If you are retiring at the end of 2024, you may have already completed and submitted your retirement applications and have begun counting down the days until your life after retirement begins.

You’re not prohibited from working if you collect Social Security retirement benefits, but these rules can apply depending on your age.

The UAB Benefits Office and UAB’s retirement providers, the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and TIAA, offer free retirement counseling and investment support for mandatory and voluntary retirement ...

For most Americans, Social Security isn't just a government program. It's a vital financial lifeline that they rely on heavily during retirement. Nearly 68 million people receive Social Security ...

After years of working, there comes a time when you can finally hang up your hat and retire — and hopefully, get back some of the earnings you’ve contributed to Social Security. For years, Americans ...

The 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will push up the maximum full retirement benefit, as millions of monthly checks increase starting in January. Additionally, workers who are ...

Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...