When Making an Early Withdrawal From a 401(k) Makes Sense
While an early withdrawal from a 401(k) may have a long-term impact on your retirement fund, it is sometimes necessary.
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How to Find a 401(k) You’ve Lost Track Of
Given how often people change jobs, it's no surprise that retirement accounts are occasionally left behind.
4 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2025
Americans will pay Social Security taxes on a greater portion of income this year.
This Could Wreck Your Retirement Way More Than Social Security Cuts
Social Security is facing the possibility of benefit cuts in less than a year's time.
Should You Wait Another Year to Claim Social Security?
The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefits will be.
Social Security Wisdom: One Key Piece of Advice for All Retirees
Your full retirement age (FRA) is when you're eligible to receive your primary insurance amount.
Will 2026’s Social Security COLA Be Larger Than 2025’s? Here’s What We Know So Far.
Seniors on Social Security are hoping for a generous cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.
Vanguard Releases New Report: 3 Retirement Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Millions of Americans feel unprepared for retirement.
$148,153 vs. $38,176: Which Number Matters Most From Recent Retirement Savings Report?
Mutual fund company and retirement plan administrator Vanguard recently published a statistical snapshot of its customers’ retirement account balances.
Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Missing an Important Silver Lining for a Third Straight Year
No announcement is of greater importance to Social Security beneficiaries than the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal.
President Trump Promised to End Social Security Benefit Taxes. Here’s What Seniors Are Getting Instead
The One Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) added a new $6,000 senior tax deduction.
Does Claiming Social Security Early Hurt Your Partner’s Spousal Benefit?
Claiming early reduces your own retirement benefit, but it will not affect your partner's spousal benefit.
4 Types of FIRE: Which One Is Right for You?
The FIRE movement requires aggressive saving and present-day sacrifices to achieve early retirement.
Don’t Need Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Right Now? What Can You Do With the Cash Influx?
The IRS eventually comes looking for the tax revenue it didn't get to collect earlier on the money invested within IRAs and other tax-deferred accounts.
Delaying Social Security Leads to Bigger Benefits Payments. 3 Ways to Help Make It Happen
You don't need to start your Social Security benefits and IRA withdrawals at the same time.
How Investing Just $10 a Day Could Make You a Millionaire by Retirement
Vanguard offers diversified ETFs with minimal investment requirements. This article covers two examples.
Social Security’s 2026 COLA Has the Makings of a No-Win Situation
Many Social Security recipients are hoping for a generous cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.
Social Security Garnishment Began on July 24 for Potentially 1,000,000-Plus Beneficiaries — Here’s How You Can Legally Avoid or Reduce It
A number of changes have been made to Social Security since President Trump took office a little over six months ago.