Claiming benefits sooner will result in smaller checks each month. Many retirees rely heavily on Social Security, which can be risky. The program's shaky future could make retirement more challenging.

Choosing what age to retire is a highly personal decision. Some people are eager to retire as early as possible, while others prefer to continue working late into life. Regardless of when you retire, ...

Grandma and grandpa are running Congress. That certainly appears to be the case if you are a Democrat. When data for House members of the 118th Congress were released in 2023, the average age of ...