Before claiming Social Security benefits, make sure you've taken these steps.

Experts weigh in on how to decide when to claim Social Security benefits and whether it’s smart to accelerate that timeline ...

Waiting until full retirement age ensures that you receive your monthly benefits without a reduction. Filing early, which you can do once you're 62, results in reduced monthly benefits. Delaying your ...

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

Social Security's built-in benefit cut is getting closer than many retirees realize, and it is largely a math problem hiding ...

A vague remark tied to Trump sparked fresh concern over Social Security. Here's what was said, what hasn't changed, and why retirees reacted so strongly.

Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in ...

The Claiming Age Clarity Act would change the wording on different benchmark ages to claim benefits A bipartisan bill could change the wording of Social Security's retirement age. Is it a trivial ...

Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.

Most U.S. workers have independently saved less than $1,000 for retirement, according to a new report. Data from the National Institute on Retirement Security reveal that the typical American ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Are you worried that you won’t have enough money to last ...