Here are six tools to calculate Social Security claiming options
How and when to claim Social Security benefits is one of the most important retirement and there are dozens of free online tools that offer some guidance.
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What is the future of Social Security?
With Social Security expected to run out of reserves by 2034, reforming the entitlement program remains a priority issue for some lawmakers.
At year-end, retirement distributions not always required
Year-end is an opportune time to remind investors of situations where they are not required to take retirement distributions.
Now’s the time to review and act on retirement accounts
With different tax rules and penalties for forgotten distributions, it's important to review retirement accounts before the end of the year.
Social Security isn’t just for seniors
It's not uncommon to see parents of retirement age with young children at home. In these families, children may be eligible for Social Security benefits.
Rollover or stay? DOL fiduciary rule brings changes.
Rollovers are a leading driver of IRA assets and the DOL fiduciary rule will introduce new requirements for transactions involving IRAs next year.
Will fixing Social Security mean higher taxes and lower benefits?
Multiple recommendations have been made to fix Social Security and some strategies may be more costly for investors.
Proposals in Congress aim to aid retirement and college savers
While major legislation is unlikely to be passed during an election year, some smaller-scale bills to help savers could be advanced.
Could an HSA strengthen your retirement plan?
An HSA (Health Savings Account) may offer certain investors tax-advantaged savings for future health costs in retirement.
Don’t let creditors put your IRA savings at risk
Creditor risk, which may be overlooked by investors, can erode retirement savings, particularly in an IRA account.