The two main factors that affect the value of your federal retirement benefit are your high-three average salary and your ...

Several IRS changes take effect in 2026, including higher retirement contribution limits, tax adjustments, and more. Here's ...

Retirement planning is a long game that requires consistent saving and intentional investing — and a working knowledge and understanding of your federal benefits. Wherever you are on your retirement ...

Social Security's rules are quietly shifting again in 2026, and this time the change is permanent. The full retirement age is reaching its final scheduled reset, and that tweak will ripple through how ...

Every day, the retirement industry processes billions of transactions, from contributions to investment allocations to loan applications. Behind each of these seemingly simple activities often lies a ...

The narrative of a miserly, Scrooge-like figure hoarding his wealth for years instead of enjoying his retirement might seem unbelievable—but unfortunately, it isn’t relegated only to fiction. It’s a ...

Social Security’s trust fund may only cover 80% of benefits by 2034. Congress hasn’t raised the full retirement age since the 1983 reform. Longer life expectancies make delayed retirement more ...

If you’re in your 40s, 50s or nearing your 60th birthday, you’re probably wondering: How much money should I have saved for retirement by age 60? You may not be planning to retire at 60, but it's ...

Maybe you've put thoughts of an early retirement out of mind, but think again. With unemployment figures in the stratosphere, many early retirement strategies may come in handy anyway.

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