Social Security

• Understanding Social Security Benefits From the Social Security Administration. Covers Social Security, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. (Social Security Administration)
  
• Types of Social Security Benefits A breakdown of four basic categories of Social Security benefits and how they are paid. (Nolo Press)
• Social Security Retirement Benefits Explains how to qualify for Social Security benefits, how your earnings and age affect your benefits and how to choose your retirement date. (Social Security Administration)
• Claiming Social Security Benefits: When is the Best Time for You? Learn the pros and cons of claiming social security benefits at early retirement age, full retirement age, or later -- and decide which option is best for you. (Nolo Press)
• Checking Your Social Security Earnings How to keep track of your Social Security Earnings and find errors made by the Social Security Administration. (Nolo Press)
• Filing for Social Security Benefits How to file for and obtain Social Security benefits. (Nolo Press)
• Social Security Disability Benefits From the Social Security Administration. Covers the various kinds of disability benefits available from Social Security. (Social Security Administration)
• Claiming Social Security Benefits Based on Disability A severe physical or mental condition may qualify you for Social Security benefits. (Nolo Press)
• Supplemental Security Income (Social Security) Explains what Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is, who can get it, and how to sign up for it. (Social Security Administration)
• Denial of Social Security Benefits: How to Appeal How to ask for a second chance if your application for Social Security benefits is denied. (Nolo Press)

Retirement Plans

• How Much Money Will You Need When You Retire? Figure out how much annual income you'll need during retirement -- it may be less than you think. (Nolo Press)
• Getting Your Retirement Money Early -- Without Penalty Just can't wait for your retirement funds? Painless advice on how to get the money you've socked away for retirement -- if you need it right now. (Nolo Press)
• Glossary - Types of Retirement Plans Defines several types of retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, IRAs, pension plans and more. (FindLaw)
• On-the-Job Benefits Covers ERISA benefits. (The Working Woman's Legal Survival Guide)
• Top Myths About Retirement Plans Test your knowledge to see how much you know about taking your money out. (Nolo Press)
• When I Retire, How Can I Tap Into My Retirement Fund? Covers defined benefit pensions, 401(k) plans, and IRAs. (FindLaw)

Pensions

• Your Guaranteed Pension PBGC is a federal agency created by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to protect pension benefits in private-sector traditional pension plans known as defined benefit plans. (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation)
• Publication 939 - General Rule for Pensions and Annuities Gives information to determine tax treatment of pension and annuity income under the General Rule. (Internal Revenue Service)
• Pension And Health Care Coverage...Q&As For Dislocated Workers Focuses on those private sector pension plans where someone, such as a trustee or investment manager, is responsible for investing the plan's assets. (Employee Benefits Security Administration)

Beyond Finances: Other Retirement Issues

• Retirement Checklist Plan your retirement ahead of time, and then relax! (Nolo Press)
• Loving Life Successful retirees share their thoughts about living a joyful life after retirement. (Nolo Press)
• Plan For a Healthy Retirement A healthy retiree is a happy retiree. Here's what you can do now to improve your health in retirement. (Nolo Press)
• Sorry! A Fulfilling Retirement Is Not For Sale When planning for retirement, money may not be the most important consideration. (Nolo Press)
• Top Seven Tax Deductions for Seniors and Retirees A list of the top tax deductions for those over 50. (Nolo Press)
• What Will You Do When You Retire? Thinking ahead will help you lead an interesting and rewarding life after retirement. (Nolo Press)