Work & Retirement

Only one in three people has an estate plan in place. It is dangerous to wait until you have a health issue before creating an estate plan. Without one, you could potentially lose control over all you value most. ...

It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. Social Security's online tools can help. Once you set up a personal account, you can use the Plan for Retirement tool to see how your benefits can change at different ages. ...

Your personal my Social Security account is here for you at every stage of your career. You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to take advantage of it. ...

Social Security benefits factor into the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you are covered under Social Security, you should know how much you might receive in future benefits. These monthly payments are likely to be an important part of your retirement income. ...

An outlet is often an extension of who you are. It’s part of how you turn what you love into what you do. It fits with a healthy lifestyle like exercise and good diet. An outlet is important when working full time as it can provide release from the tensions of work. It may be more important in retirement when people have more time on their hands. ...

For most months in the year, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients get their SSI payment on the first day of the month. But when the first day of the month falls on the weekend or a federal holiday, you receive your SSI payment on the last business day before the first day of the month. That means you may get two SSI payments in the same month. ...

SCORE Cleveland helps would-be entrepreneurs, community developers and others (mentees) by providing trained mentors who have the desire and know-how to help others. Many are retired from their own businesses and careers. ...

Folks planning to retire — and those of us who already have a few retirement years under our belt — face interesting housing choices our parents never considered. Our residential options are wide-ranging, reflecting the needs and interests of people over 50, unlike nearly any other time in recent memory. ...