Social Security

Only 4% of U.S. retirees are waiting until they turn 70 to claim benefits, the age when payments reach their maximum level.

Careful planning can help prevent them from shrinking their benefits based on misperception.

It's important for advisors to help clients get ready for the side effects of this radical lifestyle change.

Target-date funds can help risk-averse young clients ease into investing.

Dual-income couples benefit less from Social Security.

Clients can expect investment returns through compounded growth as long as they don’t lose from a market downturn.

Well over half say they would back Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s plan to tax those with more than $50 million in assets, a survey finds.

Especially for couples in which one spouse retires early, savvy planning can translate into thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits.

Early planning for potential tax hikes is key.

Tariffs associated with the U.S.-China trade war could cause a bigger than expected adjustment.