With good planning and a bit of luck, the maximum Social Security check could be yours.

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

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.

Social Security could end up paying you a pretty decent amount of money in retirement. And if you don't have much savings, those monthly benefits may constitute the bulk of your retirement income.

If you want to maximize your lifetime retirement benefits, the newest data from the CDC can help.

Claiming Social Security early isn't always a bad decision. In fact, it might be the right choice for you. It's no surprise ...

The HerMoney founder and former NBC "Today" show financial editor has an important message for American workers saving for retirement.

From time to time, we get a listener question on our Sunday morning show on WCCO that opens the door to a much larger ...

A growing number of retirees have been paying federal tax on their benefits. A new $6,000 per person senior deduction reduce taxes for some seniors, but doesn’t change the way Social Security is taxed ...

Once you’re 73 years old, the IRS requires you to take taxable distributions from most retirement accounts. There’s a formula that determines your particular minimum withdrawal. Fortunately, you’ve ...