Average Americans scored 48% on a basic investing quiz, revealing gaps in knowledge. Those rating high confidence in investing knowledge did not score highest, hinting at overconfidence. Understanding ...

Social Security is the prime source of retirement income for many individuals, but Americans’ knowledge of the basics of the benefits gets a failing grade, according to a consumer poll by MassMtual.

Nearly 8 out of 10 (78%) of near retirees failed or barely passed the latest Social Security retirement benefits quiz from MassMutual, showing a lack of knowledge of Social Security basics. In fact, ...