Here's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in Retirement

My plan for my Social Security benefits is simple. I'll use the money solely for fun spending, and not to cover any ...

I’m 52 and want to retire in Costa Rica — but will it mess with my Social Security or complicate taxes? What do consider before retiring abroad

Ultimately, the decision to move abroad in retirement may be one of the biggest decisions of Neil’s life. Before he makes his ...

Collecting Social Security Spousal Benefits? Here's What You Need to Know About the Upcoming COLA.

If you're receiving spousal benefits from Social Security, you, too, are entitled to a COLA. However, spousal benefits max ...
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I'm 55 and want to retire at 60 — but do I really need 30 years of savings or is my advisor being too cautious?

A 55-year-old nurse questions her advisor's recommendation to save for 30 years of retirement. Experts break down why ...

There’s a Popular Belief About What You Need to Do With Your Money At My Age. I’ve Crunched the Numbers—And I Disagree.

Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, I am 66, and my wife is 61. Our goals are to leav ...
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The Dream of Finishing One’s To-Do List in “Retirement Plan”

I'll fight a man. I'll kill a fish. I'll drive a bus. I'll drive one of those airport cars. Nobody's going to stop me. I'll travel more, I'll travel more... I'll travel more. I'll get a telescope, get ...

How to Calm Your Retirement Nerves When It's Time to Shift from Savings Mode to Spending Mode

Transitioning from saving to spending in retirement can be tricky, but devising a strategic plan, rather than taking a ...

Do Pensions Help Retain State Workers

Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the impact of pensions with Reason Foundation's Melissa Trujillo.

Hating retirement but can't go back to work? Here's what to do.

It may be that health issues (yours or a family member's) are a barrier to working. It may be that your industry isn't hiring. Or it may be that you don't actually want to return to work, but you're ...

Woman reveals how she saved enough money to retire at 35 and travel the world with her husband. Here's how you can do the same...but some tips are not for the fa…

Finance experts Alan and Katie Donegan have revealed how they saved enough money to retire at 40 and 35 respectively - and ...

How much do you need to earn to receive a Social Security work credit starting in 2026?

If you are a Latin American living in the United States and are thinking about how your work translates into a benefit for ...

The 'Pay Yourself' Rule of Retirement Spending

Retirement can be daunting enough without having to worry about managing money in a completely new way. With the "Pay Yourself” rule of retirement, you don’t have to skip a beat. It lets you automate ...