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Dual-income, no-kids (DINK) couples often enjoy financial advantages that other households envy. With two paychecks and fewer day-to-day expenses, it’s easy to assume retirement will take care of itself. But comfort and consistency can be deceptive. Many DINK couples unknowingly fall into habits that undermine their long-term financial security. Avoiding…

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You’ve heard $1 million is the magic retirement number—but many people retire with far less. Here’s how they make it work and what you can learn.

Taxes can take a bigger bite out of retirement savings than many baby boomers expect. Decades of hard work and careful saving can be undermined by overlooked tax traps that quietly erode wealth. The rules around retirement accounts, Social Security, and Medicare are complex, and the implications for taxes can…

While it might not be possible for everyone, an upper-class retirement should be the goal for everyone.

If you receive Social Security checks, where you deposit them matters because it can help grow your earnings. See the best options.

A single missing dollar in your Social Security earnings record can cost you far more in retirement. The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates your monthly...

For retirees and near-retirees, one extra dollar of income can sometimes do surprising damage. Medicare and Social Security benefits both have “income cliffs”—thresholds that trigger...

Here's a look at a few of those financial challenges of the MTV generation that may be getting overlooked.

Social Security benefits are a crucial part of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But the Social Security Administration (SSA) isn’t standing still. Each year, it quietly tweaks rules, formulas, and eligibility criteria. These changes can have a big impact on when you claim benefits, how much you receive, and…

Take a look at the states where Social Security lasts the longest -- and where these benefits deplete the fastest.