Questions on when to take Social Security benefits, what inflation-adjusted earnings are and more are answered in today's column. SDI Productions / Getty Images I recently did a couple of media ...

If you're retired or nearing retirement, you probably know some people claiming Social Security benefits, and you might also have a sense of how the program works. You pay into it your entire career, ...

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If you're searching for answers about retirement, it can be frustrating when nobody can tell you what you should do, especially when it comes to a basic question that seems like it should have a ...

There isn't a one-size-fits all answer for what age you should start collecting Social Security. Ask yourself these questions ...

There’s a reason so many retirees appreciate having Social Security. Those benefits not only provide steady, reliable income, ...

I recently did a couple of media interviews. One was a podcast and the other was a radio show. The hosts of both media outlets asked me essentially the same thing: “What are the most common questions ...

Q. I receive a survivor benefit based on my husband’s work under Social Security. I receive a pension from my work as a teacher, and I was not contributing to FICA. I contacted the Social Security ...

Claiming Social Security benefits can be complicated. Retirees have to figure out the optimal time to apply, estimate the impact of other income on their monthly payments, and determine the best way ...

A surge in online queries about Social Security on an expert platform has highlighted deepening anxiety among older Americans over potential changes to the program under the Trump administration. The ...

The Social Security Administration plans to cut foot traffic to its field offices by 50% next year. Advocates worry this could lead to more office closures.