Social Security

Congress can help by creating a law that will enable states and local governments to lower the benefits they promise their employees.

Clients and their family members looking into assisted-living options should avoid making the decision at the last minute, particularly when a health crisis occurs.

Eliminating the tax maximum would fix much of the program's shortfall, but it could also bring unintended consequences.

Even people who have not earned 40 work credits can still sign up for the program but will have to pay a premium for hospital coverage.

The top cities for elders who plan to work past their retirement age are ranked according to factors such as average effective tax rate and senior unemployment rate.

The goal is to help some 55 million employees with no access to workplace retirement plans.

Young workers are overconfident about their investing skills, but they are doing some things right.

Despite fears of rate hikes and worries over Brexit uncertainty, there is still an essential role for fixed income in retirement plans.

Why advisers say they have not been discussing Social Security rules and regulations with their clients.

While many parents encourage their children to pursue their passion, sometimes the parents end up paying a lot of expenses and harming their own retirement.