As regular readers know, I am a fan of Ed Slott and Co.’s monthly newsletter on retirement accounts. The company, which bills ...

The average payout could drop to $1,580 per month after 2034 -- a 19% drop from the current average retirement payout.

He’s often struck by gaps in attendees’ knowledge of retirement planning. “Very few people understand what they need to know ...

Many current and future retirees have pretty serious concerns about the future of Social Security. Some studies suggest close ...

If you have at least 35 years of earnings at or above the threshold, you may be in line for the maximum possible benefit in ...

What's clear, though, is there are advantages and disadvantages in regards to when is the ideal time to take Social Security ...

You have a choice when it comes to signing up for Social Security. You can begin collecting benefits at any point starting at ...

The majority of Social Security recipients do not pay state taxes on their retirement income. As it stands, only nine states ...

When couples have different philosophies about saving and spending, keeping the other person in the dark about assets is ...

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The Medicare and Social Security trust funds are lurching toward insolvency. Social Security is projected to cover only 81% of benefits by 2034 and Medicare just 89% by 2033.

The average retired worker benefit in May 2025 hit $2,002.39, according to the Social Security Administration.