Author: Maurie Backman, The Motley Fool

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If you work for a fairly large employer, chances are, you have an HR department at your disposal. But how well are you really taking advantage of it?

One in four Americans say that their financial situation hasn’t changed since the Great Recession, while 23% say they’re now worse off financially.

Many people don’t even know their full retirement age for Social Security purposes. Here’s what that number means and what the rules around it entail.

Without a healthysavings account, you effectively risk racking up costly debt the next time an unplanned expense comes your way.

Social Security will likely end up being a critical source of income during your retirement.

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

Many seniors who filed for Social Security benefits earlier in life say they wish they would’ve filed later. You may end up feeling the same way.

In a newsurvey, a majority of Americans admit that neglecting their savings in some capacity is their biggest financial regret.

25% of Americans are perpetually concerned about money worries. Here are a few important moves to make to end those worries.