Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

I just don't get people's fascination with retroactive Social Security retirement benefits. I can understand that on the surface, the idea of getting a big ...

Planning for retirement is one of the most significant decisions in a person's life. As the retirement age draws near, understanding the benefits of Social Security becomes crucial to ensure a stable ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the potential changes to federal retirement benefits that are included in proposed legislation that is moving through Congress. The key word is “proposed” because since ...

Retiring early can be an attractive option for many, but before taking the plunge, there’s one important question to consider: how does early retirement affect Social Security benefits? In this client ...

If you plan on retiring in the near future, you're probably thinking about applying for Social Security benefits. There are several factors to consider before taking the plunge, but knowing the ...