On Retirement
Aug 4, 2020, 9:18 AM EDT
Retirees fare better than pre-retirees during pandemic
Millions of older Americans are providing financial support to adult children Read full post
Jul 30, 2020, 8:20 AM EDT
Pandemic boosts concerns about retirement and Social Security
As COVID-19 resets Americans' retirement plans, surveys highlight the need for financial guidance to maximize benefits Read full post
Jul 22, 2020, 9:43 AM EDT
House panel looks at COVID-19 impact on Social Security
Bills have been introduced in both the House and Senate that would adjust the formula to avoid a drop in benefits for those who turn 60 this year Read full post
Jul 16, 2020, 12:41 PM EDT
How to respond to a long-term care premium hike
Weighing policy options to maintain coverage at an affordable price Read full post
Jul 7, 2020, 9:21 AM EDT
Why 2020 is a bad year to turn 60
COVID-related job losses this year could reduce Social Security benefits for millions of people born in 1960 Read full post
Jun 30, 2020, 12:26 PM EDT
Timing a Social Security claim when you have children
The Viagra college fund is alive and well, but the earnings test could reduce benefits Read full post
Jun 24, 2020, 9:26 AM EDT
Social Security withholds retroactive retirement benefits
The agency is delaying lump-sum payouts of back benefits amid the pandemic Read full post
Jun 15, 2020, 10:54 AM EDT
Social Security underpays more than 15,000 survivors
An audit shows many retired widows and widowers are due higher survivor benefits Read full post
Jun 10, 2020, 12:23 PM EDT
Few use CARES Act to tap retirement savings
Even though plan sponsors are offering easy access to retirement accounts, few workers have taken advantage of that Read full post
Jun 3, 2020, 12:19 PM EDT
Medicare enrollment goes online during pandemic
Job loss is reason to appeal a Medicare surcharge, but skipping a required minimum distribution is not Read full post
