Work & Retirement

After spending decades in the same job or company, countless adults over 55 want or need to keep working. For some, that means transitioning from employee to employer as a small business owner. ...

If you've got a business to run, Social Security's online suite of services can help streamline the process for small business owners. Save valuable time when you file electronic W-2s and W-2Cs, verify employee names and Social Security numbers, and more. ...

Sharing is caring. This Valentine’s Day, take time to remind your loved ones that Social Security helps people in all stages of life. Social Security provides easy and convenient ways to learn about and apply for benefits. Using online services, you can assist friends and family members in several ways. ...

In a recent national financial well-being poll, 85% of respondents confirmed that some aspect of their personal finances was causing them stress. For 31% of respondents, that concern was “having enough saved for retirement.” How well-prepared are you? ...

Wondering how to best spend your time in retirement? Perhaps it's the best time to return to your hobbies from your youth. Ron Scroggy returned to photography and now has a beautiful coffee table book to his name. He loved the career he had and now loves his retirement lifestyle. He’s taken  a hobby and turned it into what he loves. The childhood dream has become a reality.  ...

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period, which runs from January 1 to March 31 every year.  ...

Age discrimination in the workplace is a hot topic, especially today, when many older adults are looking for work or staying in jobs far longer than in previous generations. Economics is one factor; improved health and longer lifespans are another. The number of workers 65 and older has more than doubled in the past two decades; the increase is similar for people 75 and older, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  ...

Did you know the IRS makes cost-of-living adjustments that affect your contribution limits for retirement plans and tax deductions that should be of special interest to those of us approaching retirement age? ...