Why gray divorce is a significant financial risk for women
Laylabird | E+ | Getty Images Breaking up in old age can be costly, especially for women. The rate of “gray divorce” — a term that describes divorce at age …
Retiree finances
How Social Security benefits may change under Republican, Democrat proposals
South_agency | E+ | Getty Images House Republicans unveiled a plan this week that calls for raising the Social Security retirement age. Meanwhile, Democrats and advocates for the program are …
Why Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be smaller in 2025
Peopleimages | Istock | Getty Images High inflation has prompted higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustments. But as the rate of price growth subsides, the annual increases for Social Security may …
Where candidates stand on Social Security, Medicare
Former U.S. President Donald Trump watches a video of President Joe Biden playing during a rally for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) at the Miami-Dade Country Fair and Exposition on November …
Biden says wealthy should pay ‘fair share’ to Social Security
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2024. Shawn Thew | …
What to expect in 2024 State of the Union
President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 7, 2023 Pool | Getty Images How Democrats propose tackling Social Security’s …
Millionaires reach limit for Social Security payroll taxes for 2024
Ezra Bailey | Getty Images Most Americans can expect to pay Social Security payroll taxes throughout 2024. But for top earners with gross annual wage income of $1 million, March …
Why Social Security beneficiaries may owe more taxes on benefits
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images A record 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment helped Social Security beneficiaries stave off the effects of inflation in 2023. But as they file their federal …
How to know when to claim benefits
Majamitrovic | E+ | Getty Images How to find your Social Security full retirement age If you were born between 1943 and 1954, your full retirement age is 66. If …
Here are things to consider if you want to age in place in retirement
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images There’s no place like home — especially as you age. Most adults ages 50 and up — 77% — want to stay in their …