Social Security

Tiny COLA increases set for 2017; taxable earnings threshold also raised, making tax less regressive.

Working 30 years instead of 29 will yield a fractional monthly benefit increase — "like by 1/29th" — says an expert, who also notes how get a good idea of future benefit

Seniors are advised to get health insurance to complement their Medicare coverage and hire a health care advocate and billing specialist.

Retirement investors who need to decide whether to sell depreciated stocks or ride out a declining market should make a decision based on their investing goals, says strategist.

Seniors may delay the benefit for increased payout in the future if they have other income sources, they are healthy, or interest rates are high.

An expert warns that investors will have to contend with lower returns in the future, as stocks are currently high-priced.

Open enrollment offers seniors the opportunity to change their plans and save hundreds of dollars.

While clients experience various benefits as they age, they still owe taxes after exiting the workforce.

Unlike pension plans which rely on market returns to fund their payouts, Social Security puts its investments in U.S. Treasury debt, which yields only 1% in annual return.

Major home and car repairs are among the unexpected expenses that catch many retirees financially off-guard.