To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

As retirement nears, understanding how much you'll receive from Social Security becomes a critical part of deciding when — and how — to stop working. Many retirees rely on Social Security for a ...

Understanding this key piece of advice could give you more money each month and during all of your retirement years.

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. If you’re retired, you probably get a lot of your income ...

Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

All Social Security beneficiaries will see their checks increase by 2.8% in 2026. This will add about $27 to the average spousal benefit. If that's not enough, you may have to rely on personal savings ...

Many retirees are struggling with their finances, and things could get worse next year if they aren't prepared for this ...