Social Security payments will be sent out to millions of beneficiaries across the U.S. this week. Those who claim ...

Dear Help Me Retire, I plan to keep working for another five years or so. I am turning 67 next month. It was suggested that I ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at ...

If you and your spouse have a nice amount of money saved up, then you may decide that you'll each claim Social Security as ...

One claiming age within the traditional initial collection range of 62 through 70 is likeliest to maximize lifetime income ...

When you apply for Social Security right away, you guarantee yourself the greatest number of checks. When you claim Social ...

Social Security provides crucial benefits to millions of retirees today. And while you’ll often hear that those benefits aren ...

When you retire, you are most likely going to need Social Security to help you make ends meet.  These benefits are important ...

That's why delaying Social Security means taking a risk. And you'll need to decide whether waiting is worth it. If your ...

There are many retired Americans today who get the bulk of their income from Social Security. And for some people, those ...

This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.

Now when it comes to Social Security, you get options as to when to claim benefits. You're allowed to sign up for those monthly payments as early as age 62. But filing brfore full retirement age ...