Fears about the future of Social Security. Inflation that hasn’t gone away. Wild stock-market swings, often on the same day, ...

When to file for Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions you'll make in retirement. Most people first ...

To be clear, I'm not saying I've decided definitively to claim Social Security early. All I'm saying is that I no longer ...

In many scenarios, delaying Social Security can be a smart decision. Locking in a larger monthly check from Social Security ...

As the federal government's Social Security program undergoes major restructuring, many of the the nearly 69 million Americans who receive benefits are especially eager to see their monthly checks.

Yes, you may be able to increase your quality of life a little since you'll be able to afford more than you could with either your income from your job or Social Security alone. But you'll be ...

Paying taxes might not be the most exciting part of retirement, but it's still a necessary one especially if you're receiving ...

Social Security payments for April will soon be distributed to approximately 69 million Americans, including retirees and ...

But there's one Social Security rule that has the potential to catch you off guard. And it's an important thing to know about, especially if you're inclined to sign up for benefits early while you ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that only those who meet specific eligibility requirements will ...

Social Security benefits will rise this month for some beneficiaries who also receive pensions as retired public employees after a new law took effect this year.

Waves of buyouts and early retirements have hobbled the staff at many local offices, and recipients say it has become harder ...