One of the biggest Social Security decisions you'll have to make is when to sign up for benefits. Many choose to apply as ...

A lot of people who attempt to retire on Social Security alone end up having to cut corners. In 2025, the maximum monthly ...

Most Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet, with a 2024 Gallup poll finding that 60% of retirees say their ...

Whether you're retiring in 2025 or still have decades left, it's wise to ensure you know exactly how Social Security will fit ...

After a divorce, a couple reconciles but doesn't remarry. Should they retie the knot to maximize Social Security payments?

Typically, people become eligible for Social Security by working and paying into the program. But that’s not the only path to ...

Seniors get a choice as to when to file for Social Security. You’re allowed to sign up at any point once you turn 62. And if ...

The Social Security Administration assigns everyone a full retirement age (FRA) based on their birth year. It's 67 for most ...

The outlook for Social Security is gloomy, but you can save now to protect against benefit cuts in the future. If the cuts ...

The decline of pensions leaves newly minted retirees in a precarious position: They are more dependent on Social Security to make ends meet.

Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.

Meet Janet, a 64-year-old woman who recently realized she may have made a hasty decision when she claimed Social Security at ...