Retirement

Get the latest information on individual retirement accounts, 401(k) plans and other retirement strategies.

Retirement Basics

What is Social Security?

Here’s how Social Security works, how it’s funded, and how it fits into your retirement plan.

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Calculating Social Security

Find out how your Social Security benefits are calculated for your retirement.

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What's a cost of living adjustment?

For people living on a fixed income, the COLA is a critical safety net.

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Retirement investing basics: A beginner’s guide

A great starting point for retirement investing is your employer’s 401(k) plan.

8 min read

Latest Articles

Hit hard by the alternative minimum tax (AMT)? Here are 6 ways to reduce how much you owe

While it was designed to catch wealthy tax avoiders, the AMT may unwittingly snare many others too.

4 min read Mar 03, 2022
How to gain your financial independence

Financial independence is all about doing the things you really want to do without worrying about income.

8 min read Jun 20, 2024
Survey: More than 1 in 4 Americans to tap retirement accounts during coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus is hitting not only Americans’ health but also their ability to save for retirement.

4 min read Mar 02, 2022
How the SECURE Act impacts your retirement savings

It’s now the biggest legislative change to the retirement system in more than a decade.

8 min read Mar 11, 2022
Survey: More than half of American workers say they are behind in saving for retirement

Everyone wants their golden years to be golden. But saving for them is another thing.

5 min read Jan 25, 2023
Survey: Less than a third of Americans have increased their retirement savings rate this year

And find out who’s most likely to boost their retirement contributions.

5 min read Jan 25, 2023
Why Nebraska is the best state to retire

The Cornhusker State deserves a look as a place to settle after your work days are over.

3 min read Jan 25, 2023
Why retirees are unretiring — and no, it’s not only for the money

For many, working one day and then never again is not how the story goes.

5 min read Mar 11, 2022
What the new House bill to expand Social Security could mean for you

Benefits would be enhanced under the proposal and the rich would pay more.

3 min read Feb 05, 2021
Millennials expected to get twice as much from Social Security as retirees today. It may not be enough

There’s good and bad news about future retirement income for younger Americans.

3 min read Feb 08, 2021