If you plan on retiring in the near future, you're probably thinking about applying for Social Security benefits. There are several factors to consider before taking the plunge, but knowing the ...

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Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

Here are some checkpoints and measurable ways to make sure you're on course for a financially secure retirement.

Are you one of the many employees being offered early retirement who are still years away from their Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) which is age 57 if you were born in 1970 or later? If so, you may be ...

Applying for Social Security by phone can involve long wait times. If your account is flagged as a possible fraud risk, you may not be able to complete your application over the phone. Having all the ...

Let's apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to financial planning to create a guide to ranking financial priorities, from securing income and protection to building retirement savings and planning for ...

There have been a lot of Social Security changes so far in 2025, and that can leave you feeling pretty nervous if you depend on your checks to cover your basic expenses. Some of the changes have sent ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...