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If a reduction in Social Security benefits has you worried, strategizing multiple sources of income and planning ahead is key. Here are 5 ways to help fill the gap.

Retirement is an important milestone in life that requires careful planning and consideration. As people approach this phase, they often have numerous questions and concerns about various aspects of retirement. In this article, we will address five of the most frequently asked questions about retirement to help you gain a better understanding of this significant life stage.

This quick reference guide provides key Social Security numbers to help you in planning. The percentages shown here are applied to the primary insurance amount (PIA) of the worker on whose earnings record benefits are being claimed. The PIA can be found on the worker’s Social Security statement. It is an estimate of the benefit amount if claimed at full retirement age (FRA). You can obtain your latest statement by opening an account at ssa.gov/myaccount.

Retirement is about enjoying your financial independence, but it doesn't mean you have to stop working. In fact, there are a few reasons why you may want to consider it.

Retirement should be a time of relaxation and living a worry-free lifestyle. But that is not the reality for many older Americans whose retirement years turn into financial nightmares.

More women are working and taking charge of their own retirement planning than ever before. Whatever your goal, you'll need a retirement income plan that's designed to support the retirement lifestyle you envision and help reduce the risk that you'll outlive your savings.