Work & Retirement

Retirees, now with diminished fears of COVID and lured by flexible work arrangements, have been pulled back to the job market in hopes of securing more lucrative employment. Online job posting boards help job-seekers to apply for new opportunities. Scammers, however, like to use these online portals, too. ...

When you think you’re ready to retire, Social Security can help you make an informed decision about when to apply for benefits, based on your individual and family circumstances. The best and easiest way to estimate your future Social Security benefits is with a personal "my Social Security" account. ...

There are several reasons why inflation is harder on older adults than others. Let’s start with the fact that most seniors live on a fixed income. Inflation is not an abstract idea … it’s real.  ...

From handwritten notes scribbled on a napkin to a self-made video or last utterances to a companion in the final seconds before death, communicating someone's last wishes have always fueled imaginations in the entertainment industry. But what actually makes a will valid? ...

Social Security retirement, disability and survivors benefits comprise an important source of income for Hispanics, among other communities. Its Spanish-language website, ssa.gov/espanol, provides information for those whose primary language is Spanish. ...

Approaching retirement means discovering new purpose. Beginning the journey feels like facing a dark entrance into the deep forest. The pathway through the forest is where purpose, meaning and our legacy lie. Time is short, so you need to be about it. Begin with single steps to explore the forest that, in the end, holds not fear, but wonder. ...

Every July, we take pride in celebrating our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, Social Security programs have helped to provide financial independence to millions of hardworking people. Use online tools to help you plan the financial independence you deserve in retirement. ...

Social Security benefits and services are vital to people with early-onset Alzheimer’s who are unable to work and have no other source of income. Social Security includes early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in its list of Compassionate Allowances program, allowing for faster processing of disability claims for individuals with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and several other neurodegenerative disorders. ...