Applying for Social Security is easier when you're prepared. Use our comprehensive checklist to gather all the necessary ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

Spousal Social Security benefits can help fill holes in your post-retirement budget. Here's how to know if you qualify.

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 age at sign up will dictate the size of your Social Security benefit. Spouses can coordinate their claiming strategies ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dear Liz: I’m 59. In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and ...

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

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

Dear Liz: I’m 59. In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and am not a homeowner but I have been blessed with a modest inheritance. What financial ...