Author: Maurie Backman, The Motley Fool

Don’t fall into the same savings trap; you’ll want to plan ahead.

If you expect to be dependent on Social Security benefits when you retire, you’ll need to be smart about claiming them.

The savings crisis in America has gotten so bad that the majority of working adults are dangerously vulnerable in the face of emergencies.

There’s a host of financial unknowns associated with retirement, and living on a fixed income leaves many seniors struggling to make ends meet.

Having bad credit won’t just cramp your spending style – it might prevent you from getting a good mortgage or auto loan rate or even an apartment.

If you can’t remember the last time you weren’t asked to work late, here are three things you must do immediately.