Stefon Walters

6 days ago | fool.com | Stefon Walters

There are many moving parts for someone to consider before claiming Social Security. Unsurprisingly, the main thing most people care about is how much they'll receive in benefits. That amount can vary widely among the 52.5 million recipients of Social Security retirement benefits due to the factors that go into calculating benefits, including earnings history and claiming age.

1 week ago | fool.com | Stefon Walters

Seemingly, the only constant in Social Security is change. Requirements change, thresholds change, and benefit amounts change. Whether the changes are "good" or "bad" depends on individual situations, but one thing is certain: The sooner you begin to expect Social Security changes, the easier it is to adapt accordingly. If you currently receive Social Security or will be starting it this year, here are five things you should know.

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Stefon Walters

Seemingly, the only constant in Social Security is change. Requirements change, thresholds change, and benefit amounts change. Whether the changes are "good" or "bad" depends on individual situations, but one thing is certain: The sooner you begin to expect Social Security changes, the easier it is to adapt accordingly. If you currently receive Social Security or will be starting it this year, here are five things you should know. Image source: Getty Images.

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Stefon Walters

During the latest annual shareholder meeting, legendary investor Warren Buffett announced that he would be retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) by the end of the year. Since taking control of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett has turned the conglomerate into one of the world's most successful businesses, achieving a market cap of over $1 trillion and a personal net worth of around $160 billion (as of the start of May).

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Stefon Walters

You could argue that Social Security is the most important retirement-related program the U.S. offers. As of April, over 52 million people receive retired workers' Social Security benefits, with many relying on it for a nice chunk of their retirement income. After decades of paying into the Social Security program, people often wonder just how much they can expect to receive in Social Security.