The Social Security Fairness Act Paid Out $17 Billion in Retroactive Benefits. Here's Who Qualifies.

The Social Security Fairness Act made major changes to retirement benefits for spouses and public sector workers.

6 Tax Filing Mistakes Retirees Make—and How to Avoid Them

Avoid expensive retirement tax surprises. Learn how RMDs, Social Security, Roth conversions, and investment income can affect your tax bill.

How a Part-Time Job in Retirement Could Affect Your Social Security Benefit

Now, let's say you work part-time in retirement and earn $24,000 a year. If you only have 32 years of income on record but ...
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My pension has been hit by the Iran crisis – should I be worried?

The conflict in the Middle East has been going on for nearly a week (Photo: Anton Petrus/Getty Images/Moment RF) In our weekly series, readers can email in with any questions about retirement and ...