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 …
Retirees
Baby boomers hit ‘peak 65’ in 2024. Why retirement age is in question
Thomas Barwick | Digitalvision | Getty Images A fight is brewing in Washington over whether the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots should be raised from 65. The debate comes …
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 …
Despite high older voter turnout in Iowa, Social Security on back burner
A caucus worker checks in voters at a caucus site at the Horizon Events Center in Clive, Iowa, on Jan. 15, 2024. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Former President Donald …
3 things I’m so glad I did in my 20s and 30s
As a retiree, when I look back at my life and reminisce with friends, it’s easy to focus on the negative. So for 2024, I’ve resolved to acknowledge and congratulate …
How much money you need to retire in every U.S. state
The cost of retirement can vary by as much as $1.36 million depending on where you live in the U.S., according to an analysis by personal finance website GOBankingRates.com. To …
How Laguna Beach, California, is helping residents age in place
Laguna Beach, California Luciano Lejtman | Moment | Getty Images When most people think of Laguna Beach, California, they think of its scenic coves and beaches. But the small coastal …
Here’s what happens to your Social Security benefits when you die
Tanya Constantine | Getty Images Once you start Social Security retirement benefits, you are generally guaranteed to receive monthly checks for life. But that will stop once you die — …
How high earners can maximize their 401(k) contributions in 2024
Klaus Vedfelt | Getty Images To live your best life in retirement, it helps to make the most contributions while you’re working. Employees who participate in 401(k) plans can put …
4 factors affect how much Social Security retirees receive in 2024
Adamkaz | E+ | Getty Images If you’re a retiree who relies on Social Security benefits for income, you will see some changes in 2024. You will get a benefit …