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Determining how your income impacts Social Security (SS) taxes is important for tax planning. Factors that determine how much pay SS tax you pay, depending on your circumstances...

Once you are in your 60s, you are likely to focus less on growing your retirement funds than answering, "When do I retire?" And once you crack open your nest egg, how should you allocate its contents? The answer often lies in a substantial shift in your investment strategy. Here are some ideas for investing in your 60s and beyond.

After years of saving and planning for their golden years, many people nearing retirement fail to consider the tax burden they may face on income they receive after they stop working. While you will likely see a reduction in the amount of taxes you owe after the age of 65, you still need to plan ahead if you want to minimize your tax bill from the IRS.

Passing down an inheritance can be a life-changing event and navigating the transfer of a significant amount of money and assets can pose certain challenges. Historically, inheritances don’t last. This is so common, it is described as “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.” There is an oft-quoted statistic that 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the second generation and 90% lose it by the third. At the end of the day, transparency and communication is key when face-to-face with this transfer of responsibility.

Market uncertainty occurs when investors find it challenging to analyze current and future market conditions due to market volatility. Various factors, such as inflation, central bank policy changes, interest rate fluctuation, investor behavior, unemployment news, and industry buzz, can cause market volatility.

There are only 24 hours of separation between the last day of the year and the first day of the new year. Nevertheless, choosing the official calendar date of your retirement to be in one calendar year over another is not a trivial decision. The date you choose for retirement may mess with your retirement money, may cost you more (or less) in taxes, and might cause you to lose bonuses or benefits.

After retirement, you may find you have more time on your hands than you first anticipated. If you are looking for something to fill your downtime that may be fulfilling and beneficial to your health and wellbeing, community service may be an option for you. Below are just a few benefits retirees may enjoy by devoting some time to community service.

Recent changes in the Social Security Administration and modifications to recipients’ accounts and payment structures due to the Social Security Fairness Act, which repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), may lead to scammers attempting to manipulate retirees and older Americans regarding their benefits.

Managing 401(k) investments is crucial to planning one's financial future. Two primary ways to manage investments are to do it yourself (DIY) or work with a financial professional.

You work your entire life with the hope that one day you may be able to retire when you choose and have the free time to take advantage of all of the social activities, travel, and hobbies you couldn’t do regularly with the responsibility of a career and providing for your family.