Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

It can be tempting to take money when it first becomes available to you. In the case of a pension, waiting could pay off. Think about what the money could do for you now and factor that into your ...

The couple holds $4.8M to $5M in retirement assets without counting home equity. The husband’s pension offers $2.9M lump sum at 60 or $15,600 monthly with survivor benefits. Their annual retirement ...

Jonathan Ponciano is a financial journalist with nearly a decade of experience covering markets, technology, and entrepreneurship. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

The VA Veterans Pension is a needs-based benefit that provides monthly cash assistance to wartime veterans with limited income and net worth who meet service and other eligibility rules. Additionally, ...