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Even as the full retirement age has increased, many Americans believe we should be retiring earlier, not later. If you want the full Social Security benefit, you'll need to work even longer than the full retirement age.

The Fed meets next week and will likely cut rates. Learn how savers can stay ahead of the game even with lower returns.

From how to retire in a crazy market to how much to withdraw and how to spend without feeling guilty, a financial pro shares the advice he's given this year.

If you want to supercharge your nest egg in the run-up to retirement, follow these strategies.

Applying for Social Security can be challenging, especially when paperwork involves details that no longer match today's maps. One family recently shared their struggle on Reddit after a father's retirement application was denied while he was overseas. At the center of the confusion: a birthplace that once belonged to a…

Retirement savings always feel like a "someday" goal, but most couples have no idea how their numbers stack up. At some point, you and your partner have probably asked the question: are we saving enough to stop working comfortably, or will we still be punching the clock at 80? It's…

A 53-year-old man with millions saved and a paid-off home wants to spend $500,000 to retire five years early. 

Were these investing wins luck or skill

As rising prices eat into paychecks, Reddit users are turning to simple but powerful strategies to keep their budgets under control. In a recent post on r/Frugal titled, “What's a middle-class hack that still saves you money today?”, hundreds chimed in with the kind of everyday tips that can result…

Whether you’re after a romantic getaway or a trip to the Christmas markets, here’s how you can save

During tough times, it's easy to overlook important financial details, but you'll be so much better off if you take care of these things right now.