Planning to Retire in 2030? Read This Before You Collect Your First Social Security Check.
If you plan to apply for Social Security in 2030, you may feel like the next five years can't go by fast enough. You're probably ready to reap some rewards from the program you've paid into your entire working life, and you may be ready to start your transition into retirement if you're not already there.But signing up for Social Security isn't as simple as filling out a form. It's a big decision with long-lasting consequences for your retirement. It's important to start planning for it well in advance. Here are some key things you'll want to do as we approach the start of the next decade.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading

If you plan to apply for Social Security in 2030, you may feel like the next five years can't go by fast enough. You're probably ready to reap some rewards from the program you've paid into your entire working life, and you may be ready to start your transition into retirement if you're not already there.
But signing up for Social Security isn't as simple as filling out a form. It's a big decision with long-lasting consequences for your retirement. It's important to start planning for it well in advance. Here are some key things you'll want to do as we approach the start of the next decade.
Image source: Getty Images.