Social Security Administration

To bridge the gap between employer coverage and Medicare eligibility, retirees face a number of daunting choices.

The number of recipients has increased as the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age.

Asset reserves are projected to become depleted in 2035, a year later than previously estimated.

The average beneficiary will receive $39 more a month next year.

In some cases, amassing a large IRA can have unforeseen negative consequences, including higher Medicare costs. Here’s how Roth conversions and other strategies can help.

As baby boomers exit the workforce, they perpetuate a problem that has long dogged Social Security in that there aren’t enough workers to replace them.

Consultant and author Brian Doherty explains why Social Security is in relatively good shape. In fact, his worst-case scenario isn't even possible until long after you’re dead.

Millennials, Gen X, older workers and current retirees should all think about Social Security slightly differently in crafting their retirement plans.

Scroll through to learn about five core changes impacting retirees.

New FINRA rules will help the wealth management industry do its part to identify and prevent elder abuse.

Solid financial planning is a key component in helping demystify these government programs.

Clients' statements have invaluable information and are a great launch pad for discussing retirement planning.

The average recipient will receive $25 more a month in 2018.

Less than $5 million in gross receipts during a five-year period and qualified R&D expenses are required.

Clients ready to quit the workforce in advance need to understand the impact of doing so on their Social Security benefits, Michael Kitces writes.

Planning may help high-income seniors avoid paying up to four times the going rate for Part B and Part D coverage.

There is a way to help reshape deeply ingrained destructive habits.

Four key features of the program hinge on reaching full retirement age.

Many government retirement benefits are taken for granted by advisers, but still confuse clients. Here's what needs special attention.

10 planning strategies from analysts and experts.