The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that Social Security benefits for thousands of Americans will increase ...

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

Dear Penny, I was married to my deceased husband for 38 years. I collect his benefits. If I marry again, do I still get the ...

In 12 days, the first group of retirees will get the first Social Security payment of February, which can total up to $5,108 ...

Even though Social Security stops adjusting past earnings for inflation after age 60, fortunately, older workers still have ...

Another round of Social Security benefit payments will be made this week—are you one of the recipients? Why It Matters.

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

Let’s say Anna was married for 15 years and never remarried after her divorce. Now that she’s retired, she’s collecting her ...

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 to seniors because they provide not just a guaranteed income but also one ...

Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income — but when should you start collecting them? It’s a big decision, so you’ll want to consider ...

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