Now you'll often hear that if you're in good health going into retirement, it pays to delay Social Security until 70. The ...

Many middle-class retirees assume that claiming Social Security early won't matter much. Here's why that belief backfires and ...

It has been my custom for most of the past 28 years to write a year-end column summarizing the Social Security updates ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...

The primary requirement to receive spousal benefits is that you must be married to someone eligible for either retirement or ...

The amount of money Social Security pays you each month in retirement will hinge on your personal earnings history. Social ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Many foreigners, including former U.S. citizens, lose Social Security when living abroad because of their citizenship.

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days. The Social Security Fairness Act would end longtime ...

I draw my husband's Social Security but I’m also working. How much money can I earn for the year? –Janice It's quite common to collect Social Security retirement benefits and still work. In fact, some ...

Suspending your retirement benefits means exactly that – it involves requesting a temporary break from receiving your monthly payouts. But because it’s Social Security, there are certain rules that ...

Start planning now to avoid sticker shock this tax season. Social Security changes have been in the news so much in 2025 that it's understandable if you've lost track of them. In addition to the usual ...