Jessica Hall is a retirement reporter for MarketWatch. She was an Age Boom Academy Fellow with…
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You’re finally eligible to claim Social Security — but that doesn’t mean it’s the right time to retire
Published: Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:22 p.m. ET Americans become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits when…
I’m 59, earning six figures, but my daughter wants me to retire to watch my future grandkid for a year. Can I afford it?
“I do have a decent 401(k) and also should be able to benefit from my husband’s…
The Social Security data breach is a national-security disaster that could hurt Americans for the rest of their lives: whistleblower
Every American’s personal data is at risk of fraud after DOGE’s alleged mismanagement, Social Security’s former…
My pension enables me to delay Social Security benefits. What if I want survivor benefits sooner?
”I have a higher monthly pension benefit until my Full Retirement Age of 67.”
This Social Security mistake can put your spouse at higher risk of poverty when you die
Many couples don’t realize the importance of claiming decisions until it’s too late
Fed chief Powell says a frail U.S. labor market has stabilized. Low jobless claims back him up.
Published: Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:03 a.m. ET Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said the U.S. jobs…
I’m 75 and still working, but my job is boring. Can I retire with $830K in cash and investments?
“My investments have returned 25%-30% over the last few years.”
Turns out, DOGE did put Social Security data at risk. Here’s what lawmakers are doing about it.
Trump administration admits to security breaches that had been outlined in a whistleblower complaint
What can you do if your doctor retires or quits?
There is a severe doctor shortage. How to find a good one.