Navigating Social Security can be daunting, especially with widespread misinformation. As 2026 approaches, understanding the ...

Social Security benefits change according to your past and present income, as well as the age at which you began claiming ...

A 23% benefit cut, retroactive payments, and new tax rules may impact when you should claim Social Security. These five ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

American seniors are increasingly finding value in fixed-indexed annuities. According to the Insured Retirement Institute, roughly half of the investors currently or previously owned an annuity. Sales ...

A fixed annuity is a long-term investment that provides a predictable income stream. Offered by insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions, it guarantees a fixed interest rate and ...

The SECURE 2.0 Act helped pave the way for employers to offer workers annuities in their retirement plans. Most recently, Vanguard began offering employees regular payouts within 401(k) plans. An ...

Want to delay Social Security until age 70 for a bigger payout but need income now? Learn how an income annuity can provide a ...

The FERS basic retirement benefit often includes a “supplement” to take the place of a Social Security retirement benefit when an employee retires with an unreduced, immediate benefit, but is younger ...

There are many changes coming to retirement benefits and planning in 2026. Here’s a list covering the significant changes.

For most Americans, Social Security isn't just a government program. It's a vital financial lifeline that they rely on heavily during retirement. Nearly 68 million people receive Social Security ...

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...