Only 30% of Americans think they’re ready for retirement, according to a new report from investment management company Schroders. In a 2025 survey, respondents said they needed to save an estimated $1.

If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to apply for benefits. The agent will schedule the appointment and let you know whether you can do it over the phone or if you'll need to go to a local branch to apply.

As Nathalie Martin looked toward retirement from a career as a law professor, she spent several years researching what that stage of life could look like. The result is a new book, “The Inspired Retirement: Purpose and Passion in Your Next Adventure.”

With money to burn but no time to burn it, some young professionals are choosing to pause their careers for a “mini retirement” in pursuit of adventure. They say it’s a learning experience.

Even people with employee-sponsored retirement plans still find it difficult to save for the future when faced with present-day desires.

After PC Tune's retirement, Quinta was paired up with a new handler PC Phil Lusby, who promised that when it was time for the dog to retire, Mick and Sharon would have the option to have her back at home. However, Sharon died in February this year before she could see Quinta return home.

A longtime nurse approaching retirement recently posted on Reddit that he felt “defeated and cooked” after discovering a coworker had $460,000 more saved in their 401(k). He shared his financial situation on the r/retirement subreddit,

The gap between what retirees need and what they have is growing wider, and experts say the problem is likely to persist.

How does the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill impact your investments and taxes? On this episode of Retirement Report, host and financial planner Aristotle McDonald points out some of the significant changes that are coming as a result of the OBBB that impact your retirement income.

Saving for retirement can seem daunting, especially if you are young and starting from scratch, or older and realize that you might not be saving nearly enough. Unfortunately, these individuals haven't participated in a market where stocks have continued to reach record highs.