Social Security Articles

What the 2.8 percent bump will really mean for retired Americans

OCTOBER 24, 2018 | By Gretchen Frazee, PBS NewsHour

Places like Australia, Great Britain and Norway offer a few smart ideas

OCTOBER 15, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

They're eager to send messages on Medicare, drug costs and Social Security

OCTOBER 10, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Advice from the author of 'The Retirement Dreammaker'

OCTOBER 8, 2018 | By Matthew Jackson

This 2018 Influencer in Aging is a leading researcher and trendspotter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Why the system is so complex and how to make the right decisions

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

3 tips from NerdWallet to help you boost that income

AUGUST 6, 2018 | By Dayana Yochim

Proposals to help widows, the oldest old and very low earners

JULY 5, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

A report says some over 70 will see health bills over $600,000

JUNE 28, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

Advice from the author of '20 Retirement Decisions You Need to Make Right Now'

MARCH 8, 2018 | By Ray LeVitre

The goal is to prevent identity theft — but don't fall for new scams

MARCH 6, 2018 | By Carol Levine

These 11 financial moves can help you do it

FEBRUARY 12, 2018 | By Constance Brinkley-Badgett

Take the American Dream quiz and share your story

OCTOBER 13, 2017 | By Richard Eisenberg

The system faces a financial shortfall, so will Washington step up?

AUGUST 29, 2017 | By Chris Farrell

This Influencer in Aging has fears for Social Security, Medicare and older workers

FEBRUARY 15, 2017 | By Ruth Finkelstein

His advice to President Trump and Congress: 'We're all in this together'

JANUARY 27, 2017 | By Chris Farrell

Who won't get Social Security earnings and benefits statements in the mail

JANUARY 12, 2017 | By Laurence J. Kotlikoff

Retirement benefits guidance if you've lost a spouse or an ex-spouse

JANUARY 6, 2017 | By Andy Landis

There are three reasons, this expert says, and two are unwise

DECEMBER 28, 2016 | By Laurence J. Kotlikoff

Why this 2016 Influencer in Aging is calling for Guaranteed Retirement Accounts

NOVEMBER 23, 2016 | By Teresa Ghilarducci