You know Social Security will be there to help you cover some of your costs in retirement. But if you don't know how much ...

Each week, in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter editor, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week she's looking at six questions on the taxation of ...

When a president talks about Social Security, comments about the program tend to draw attention from retirees. Social Security is a primary source of income for millions of households, and for many ...

While surveys show Americans worry Social Security may run out of money, benefits will continue, one economist says. But just how much future monthly checks amount to will depend on elected lawmakers.

Age 62 is the earliest point to claim Social Security. Filing then will result in reduced monthly benefits. It's not necessarily a mistake to file that early, though. On a recent trip, my husband and ...