Don't unnecessarily delay or reduce your Social Security benefits because you don't know all the rules and requirements.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) applies an earnings test for anyone who claims retirement benefits before they reach ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

Your spousal benefit is worth up to one-half of the benefit your spouse or ex qualifies for at their FRA. You'll get this amount if you sign up at your FRA. You can claim earlier, but you'll face ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...

Find out the average Social Security benefit amount for 65-year-old Americans and how you can prioritize building your ...

All Social Security recipients can get one do-over in their lifetime. If you withdraw your application for benefits and repay ...

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