One drawback of saving for retirement in a 401 (k) plan is not being able to hold stocks individually. Instead, 401 (k)s ...

Raising teenagers can be tricky, but things can get particularly challenging when a teenage child suddenly comes into some ...

Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard offers six six-month extension to officer Derek Williams, battling kidney failure.

Those nearing retirement have plenty to think about. Having enough money to live off of in one’s old age is an important factor to consider. But for those with extra capital to spend, deciding how ...

Social Security is sending out another round of retirement and disability checks this week, and for a small group of high earners, the monthly benefit can reach up to $5,108. Knowing exactly when that ...

Both my current husband and I have ex-spouses. My former spouse - we were married almost 11 years - has never remarried. I believe he could collect on my Social Security. Is that correct? . I am 55 ...

Florida doesn't tax Social Security benefits "but you may pay federal taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits, ...

One way the U.S. government reacts and responds to the challenge of helping retirees succeed in their battle to handle rising ...

The Social Security trust fund for retirees is projected to become insolvent in 2033. Wwithout action, Social Security ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP and GPO, triggers retroactive lump-sum payments, and raises monthly ...

You're a happy, willing, wealthy and hopefully healthy victim of your own success. Taking early withdrawals (59 1/2 without having to pay a 10% early-withdrawal penalty) is a good goal, but it only ...