Work & Retirement

A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows a person you appoint to act in your place for financial or other purposes when and if you ever become incapacitated or if you can't act on your own behalf. ...

Your job isn’t just a source of income — it can be a vehicle to independence or the beginning step to fulfilling your dreams. Social Security's Ticket to Work program or PASS program can help you get a good start.  ...

Here's some guidance to turn what you love into what you do. Follow this three-step process to take control of your future: examine, explore and envision. There are three main points along the career continuum where the steps apply: initial, transitional and encore. Ready, set, go! ...

It’s easy to sign up for a "my Social Security" account. You can access your information, benefits, and important services from just about anywhere with your personal and secure online account. ...

Many services have popped up that offer do-it-yourself will software or documents. These might work fine if you have little or no property, small savings or investments, and a traditional family tree, but the rest of the population should not use these programs. ...

Did you know your spouse’s benefit amount could be up to 50% of your spouse’s full retirement age benefit amount? Knowing about these benefits can help you plan your financial future. Access a wealth of useful information on our retirement portal at www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement.  ...

You can sign up for Medicare Part B online! If you’re enrolled in Medicare Part A and want to enroll in Part B during the Special Enrollment Period, visit the Social Security Administration's Medicare web page at www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/. ...

A main difference between working and being retired is that you no longer get up, get dressed and go to work five or more days a week. Now you must fill your own time and structure your own day. That's easy if you have a passion outside of work. The three Road Less Traveled alums featured here have merged their work and leisure lives together. They have leveraged their work experience into a smaller role that keeps them “in the game.” They have increased their time and energy doing things they have always loved. Now, they just have a little more time to do it. ...