retirement

Roughly 67 million Americans, most of whom are 65 or older, received Social Security benefits in 2023. An estimated 183 million workers paid the Socia...

DEAR RUSTY: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks and I plan on working for another year or two. According to Social Security, they count the best 35 yea...

DEAR RUSTY: This is a matter that I find particularly irksome. My wife — a retired teacher — was told that, should I predecease her, she is not eligib...

DEAR RUSTY: I could use some advice on whether or not I should start collecting my Social Security benefits now. I am 67 and 3 months old, and plan to...

DEAR RUSTY: I retired with a (gross) $4,600 per month Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuity from the U.S. Postal Service in December 2022. I ...

ALBANY (TNS) — A major insurer for many New York state retirees improperly paid over 200 insurance claims costing over $5 million, according to an aud...

DEAR RUSTY: I will be turning 70 (yikes) this coming November. I will begin taking my Social Security benefit at that time. My age 70 SS benefit will ...

DEAR RUSTY: I’ve been told that members of Congress do not have Social Security deducted from their pay; Additionally, that their retirement dollars c...

DEAR RUSTY: I try to read your article each week and appreciate the information you provide. I am 62 and considering my retirement options and when I ...

DEAR RUSTY: I don’t understand exactly how the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) works for my situation. I turned 62 in 2017 and am currently still...

DEAR RUSTY: Is there a limit on earnings when you’re fully retired? Also, should all retirees receive COLA or is there an exception? — Retired But Won...

ALBANY (TNS) — Supporters of an automatic, portable retirement savings plan administered by the state are hoping that long-sought goal becomes reality...

OLEAN — The Eaton Corporation announced the retirements of Bill Nitsche, weight batch operator, and production lead Jim Kubiak. Nitsche started his ca...

OLEAN — Retirement contributions and uncertain aid have complicated the 2021-22 city budget, officials detailed Tuesday. The Common Council’s finance ...

Randy Walker began his grocery career at Ried’s Food Barn in Allegany as a part-time stocker and utility person in 1976. Forty-four years later, he pl...

WELLSVILLE — Village Mayor Randy Shayler is in quarantine, leaving Monday night’s board meeting under the guidance of Deputy Mayor Jeff Monroe. Shayle...

ALBANY — For retired teacher Katherine Sweeney, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is the Pension Grinch. The governor this week vetoed a bill that would have corre...

ALBANY (TNS ) — The number of New York educators who are filing for retirement is on the rise as teachers and administrators plan to return to school ...