The looming government shutdown threatens to delay the announcement of the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), potentially impacting millions of seniors who rely on this critical ...

Between high living costs and uncertainty in the stock market, Raymond, 72, is feeling anxious about retirement — despite having no debt, a fully paid-off home and $1.5 million in savings.

More than one in four homeless people in Oregon are over the age of 55. As the state’s population gets older, many seniors rely on a fragile social safety net. One clear day in the small town of ...

Now, to help determine whether the income is enough, they can build a new budget based on projected spending in retirement. Some of their current expenses will likely go down — for example, Raymond ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout ...

You become eligible for Social Security at 62, but you must wait until your full retirement age (FRA) to qualify for the full benefit you've earned based on your work history. Your FRA depends on your ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout ...