Social Security

Women often have more years of low income—or no income—at some point in their careers.

Clients are advised to put their savings in accounts with differing tax treatments to better manage the burden in decumulation.

An expert warns that "the buy, hold and forget" strategy would only work in bull market conditions.

Seniors who have remarried may still qualify for a Social Security divorced spousal benefit on their ex-spouse's record.

Retirees are automatically enrolled in Medicare by the time they reach 65 if they are already collecting their Social Security benefits.

Claiming the earned income tax and child tax credit may get tougher under Trump’s 2018 budget plan.

Low-cost passive index funds and sticking to an asset allocation plan even during a market downturn overcame some common pitfalls.

Seniors are advised to sign up for Medicare when they are about to reach the age of 65, or they face a hefty penalty for the rest of their golden years.

President Trump's budget is expected to call for spending cuts on programs intended to help poor households, while keeping Medicare and other programs designed to assist older people.

More people are taking part-time jobs providing housekeeping and other services to seniors who are living independently.