These Social Security mistakes could really wreck your retirement

Considering annuities, insurance, new investments and delaying Social Security?.....»»

Have a question about retirement, including where to retire? Email HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com.....»»

Have a question about retirement? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com.....»»

Impact on Social Security and employer plans is minimal because those with the least have borne the brunt.....»»

For people who will get an $18,000 annual benefit when they turn 65 next year, that’s another $200,000 toward retirement --and even more when you take the inflation adjustment into account......»»

For people who will get an $18,000 annual benefit when they turn 65 next year, that’s another $200,000 toward retirement — and even more when you take the inflation adjustment into account......»»

Millions of Americans are desperate for financial relief right now. Could claiming Social Security well ahead of retirement age be the solution?.....»»

Millions of Americans are desperate for financial relief right now. Could claiming Social Security well ahead of retirement age be the solution?.....»»

Millions of Americans are desperate for financial relief right now. Could claiming Social Security well ahead of retirement age be the solution?.....»»

Steer clear of these blunders as you navigate these extremely challenging times......»»

Social Security beneficiaries, current and future, have several things to consider when it comes to how the program could serve them in retirement......»»

Alex Potemkin/Getty Images Social Security and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries have until Wednes.....»»

These states won't tax any of your Social Security income — and in some cases, other types of retirement income......»»

Many in the U.S. will be left with only one fallback: Social Security......»»

It will require revenue increases or benefit cuts — but raising the full retirement age is not a third option......»»

Increasing the full retirement age is not a third option; it’s an across-the-board benefit cut.....»»

This little-known strategy could make for a much more comfortable retirement......»»

Mike Bloomberg on Sunday released plans to shore up Americans' retirement, promising to increase Social Security benefits and create a government-backed savings plan for workers at all income levels......»»

Mike Bloomberg on Sunday released plans to shore up Americans' retirement, promising to increase Social Security benefits and create a government-backed savings plan for workers at all income levels......»»

If you make $50,000 a year and save 10% to 15% of your income, here's how much you'll have for retirement if you factor in those savings, plus Social Security......»»