Claiming Social Security at 70 could increase your monthly benefit, but the math doesn't work for everyone. Here's when it ...

Are you counting on Social Security as an important source of income in retirement? You're not alone. Nine out of 10 Americans age 65 and older are currently receiving some form o ...

Social Security is facing an uncertain future, but it might not be as bad as you think.

Waiting until full retirement age ensures that you receive your monthly benefits without a reduction. Filing early, which you can do once you're 62, results in reduced monthly benefits. Delaying your ...

Here's which states are taxing Social Security, and how they might do it.

Optimizing your lifetime Social Security benefits requires you to think about an unpleasant topic.

Early predictions for Social Security's 2027 COLA offer little relief: The adjustment is projected to hold steady, unlikely to keep up with what retirees are actually spending. Here's what it means ...

ChatGPT can help you learn financial concepts, but it lacks critical thinking. So you should take its retirement advice to a ...

With healthcare costs climbing at more than twice the rate of Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), a new report warns that they could eventually surpass benefits and eat into retirement ...

This article explores Social Security Spousal benefits.

One of the most common and emotionally loaded questions retirees ask is how long will my money last in retirement. It’s a ...

For many, knowing when payments are issued each month is essential for planning bills, housing costs, and everyday needs. In ...