Social Security plays a big role in your retirement planning -- but you shouldn't bank on it. Here's what to do instead.

The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College found that “many do not have enough to make their monthly payments ...

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Once its trust funds are emptied, Social Security may have to cut benefits. The Social Security Trustees say it could happen ...

For those fortunate enough to retire well ahead of 65, money may not be a worry — but it certainly remains a concern.

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Fink's wake-up call wasn't just theoretical. In his 2024 annual letter to shareholders, he reflected on his experience handling his parents' finances after his mother passed away. He was surprised at ...

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The average retirement age in the U.S. was 62 in 2023, but that number's been slowly ticking up over time. Rising life ...

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Social Security should be seen as an income stream for an investment portfolio, especially when considering overall wealth, says index fund guru Charley Ellis.