Understanding each part of your federal retirement can help you plan when and how to retire and avoid surprises.

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Survey data shows how retirement savings differ by age, including how many Americans have accounts and how much they’ve saved. See how you compare to others your age.

Claiming benefits at age 67 may be too early for some and too late for others.

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Social Security's trust fund is now projected to run dry in 2032, a year earlier than expected, potentially cutting benefits ...

If you're a mid-career soldier enrolled in the Blended Retirement System (BRS), the rules around your continuation pay just changed.

According to a recent Pew Research Center report, 40% of adults worry they won't have enough money to last through retirement. But how much is "enough"? Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...

The saver's match is worth 50% of qualifying retirement account contributions of up to $2,000 per individual. Taxpayers who ...

Becoming "work optional" is about control — of your time, your choices and your future. This seven-step guide from a financial planner can help you get there.