Social Security's built-in benefit cut is getting closer than many retirees realize, and it is largely a math problem hiding ...

Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.

A new Social Security Administration report shows how benefits vary by age and lifetime earnings, and why higher earners ...

Think you know when to retire? Social Security’s ‘full retirement age’ might be misleading—here’s what it really means for your benefits.

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

Learn how much Social Security income the average upper‑class retiree receives at age 82 and what factors can influence these ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury on October 14, 2021 in Washington, ...

Social Security plays a different role for each generation — here’s how people can factor benefits and future changes into ...

If you were born in 1960, you’re turning 66 in 2026 and facing a milestone that earlier retirees didn’t encounter: a full ...

Larger monthly benefits don't automatically equate to more total income for you.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Financial security and good health are the foundations of a ...