You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at ...

Losing a spouse is likely one of the hardest experiences someone can go through. Having to deal with financial matters during ...

For his last term in office former President Joe Biden sign a new social security measure to ehance benefits for millions of Americans.

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said ...

Widows and widowers have the option of taking reduced benefits on one record and later switching to higher benefits on ...

The Social Security Fairness Act increased benefits to millions more retirees, including some who never claimed them.

Many seniors opt to continue working or go back to work even after claiming Social Security, for financial reasons or the potential mental and physical health benefits of working at least part time ...

When you retire, you are most likely going to need Social Security to help you make ends meet.  These benefits are important ...

My financial adviser said I’m in great shape and will have enough to last the rest of my life, but my portfolio is over 50% in equities, which doesn’t seem wise. When I raise ...

This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.

Here’s an example. Let’s say your own Social Security retirement benefit is $800 per month and your widow’s benefit is $3,400 ...

A child’s benefits can only begin once their parent has begun receiving retirement benefits. If a parent claims Social Security before their full retirement age, both their benefit and their child’s ...