Your current spending isn't just reflective of how you live now; it can be a predictor of how much money you'll need in retirement.

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, if you can’t delay — due to immediate cash flow needs — or don’t want to ...

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 ...

If you're retiring soon, be very careful of these changes to Social Security that could cost you extra in taxes and fees.

Because everyone deals with a different set of circumstances, there's no single set of rules to tell you in which order to ...

The earliest you can file for spousal benefits is at age 62. You could qualify for benefits equal to 50% of your spouse's amount. If you're divorced, you may still qualify for benefits based on an ...