The government shutdown has raised lots of questions about the retirement process, and retirement benefits, for federal ...

A one-time transfer outperforms an equal-installments method in most tax situations, research finds.

It may be that health issues (yours or a family member's) are a barrier to working. It may be that your industry isn't hiring. Or it may be that you don't actually want to return to work, but you're ...

Surprising as it may sound, your employer is not typically under any legal obligation to let you keep working once you’ve ...

Wondering how your savings compare? Understanding the average retirement savings by age gives you a useful snapshot of where you stand — and what you might need to do next. In 2025, new data from ...

Retired federal workers will see their defined benefit pension payments increase slightly next year, though by how much depends largely on when they were hired. The Social Security Administration ...

When the Social Security Administration (SSA) finally announced the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026—a respectable 2.8% increase—it was a positive signal for tens of millions of Americans.

Is 65 still the standard retirement age? Layoffs and health issues result in many leaving the workforce early.

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Longevity, stock market declines, and healthcare costs could all put you at risk of depleting your savings. There are ways to address all these issues and gain peace of mind. It's a scary thought, but ...

Healthcare tends to be a huge expense for retirees. It's important to get a sense of what you might spend ahead of retirement. Find ways to save efficiently for healthcare, such as leveraging an HSA.