Dana George

Tariffs impact more than inflation. Here's how they may also be affecting your retirement account.

Key Points Tariffs tend to have an indirect impact on 401(k)s and other retirement accounts.

The House has passed a bill meant to protect older Americans from losing money to fraudsters. Here's how it would work.

If you're planning on spousal benefits, make sure you understand these SSA-mandated rules.

You may know that waiting to claim Social Security until age 70 is financially beneficial, but did you know it may also help keep you healthy? Here's how.

Key Points Waiting the 36 months between your full retirement age and 70 to claim Social Security benefits is like earning a 24% raise.

Because of how they're calculated, COLAs rarely allow recipients to "get ahead." Here's why.

Key Points Before 1975, there was no uniform COLA. Rather, Congress doled out Social Security benefit boosts at its discretion.

If you've been a beneficiary of the 2025-2026 Medicare Part D subsidy, now's a good time to budget for a premium boost.

Key Points The Trump administration recently announced the end of a prescription drug subsidy.