If you're retiring soon, be very careful of these changes to Social Security that could cost you extra in taxes and fees.

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For a long time, the standard narrative for retirement was straightforward: work until 65, the benchmark age to collect retirement benefits set by the Social Security Act of 1935, then retire. Later ...

Some Gen Zers don’t think they need to save for retirement, according to a new NerdWallet survey. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

Beverly is a writer, editor, and paralegal specializing in personal finance and tax law. She covers personal financial and legal topics, as well as tax breaks, tax preparation software, and tax law ...

Warren Buffett famously said, “Investing is simple, but not easy.” And unsurprisingly, he's spot on—while investing is just a math problem, it’s not one most people are equipped to solve. Take the ...

One of the biggest risks with a typical retirement portfolio is the stock market performing negatively or taking a nosedive in the early years of retirement. Many would agree that the stock market has ...

The retirement planning landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade. With traditional pensions becoming increasingly rare and Social Security facing long-term funding challenges, Americans ...

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...

Workers can reduce their tax bill by saving for retirement in tax-advantaged accounts. Traditional retirement accounts offer an immediate tax deduction, while Roth accounts provide tax-free income in ...

In 2025, Gen Z is just starting to venture out into their adult working lives. The increased financial responsibility going from school to work can be overwhelming. Unsurprisingly, Gen Z isn't saving ...