This week, payments are set to be made to those receiving retirement, survivor and spousal benefits as well as disability ...

Looking for ways to boost your income during retirement can be tricky. Luckily, one income type in particular won't count ...

It's important to consider your financial situation, family situation, health and more to decide the best move for you.

There are four types of Social Security benefits you can apply for. Learn what documents you’ll need and how to apply for each kind in person or online.

If your loved one dies, Social Security will give you a one-time lump sum payment of $255 — an amount that’s remained the ...

Nearly 90% of Americans 65 or older receive Social Security benefits. Eligibility for Social Security retirement benefits is based on work history. There are several reasons you may be unable to ...

Around 68 million Americans (for the most part, retirees) get Social Security benefits in one form or another, which is likely to get bigger as more people enter the system and those already ...

1. You cannot afford to delay benefits. For retired-worker benefits, every month you delay claiming Social Security gradually increases your benefit, and this doesn't stop at your FRA.

But not all Americans qualify for Social Security — even those who have worked in the U.S. There are groups of non-covered workers and others who don’t qualify for Social Security benefits for ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 is popular strategy because it gives recipients the most checks. At the same time, it reduces the size of their checks by up to 30%. That's because the government ...

1. You cannot afford to delay benefits. For retired-worker benefits, every month you delay claiming Social Security gradually increases your benefit, and this doesn't stop at your FRA.