A ccessing Social Security benefits has become more convenient than ever, thanks to the efforts of Social Security Public ...

Social Security's earliest claiming age -- 62 -- remains its most popular, with just under a quarter of eligible seniors ...

Facing unemployment as you near retirement can be daunting, but understanding your options can provide a financial safety net ...

If your dad was eligible for Social Security benefits but didn't get anything because of the Windfall Elimination Provision (and the same for your mom not receiving any spousal or survivor benefit ...

One nice feature of Social Security is that it doesn’t lock all seniors into one specific filing age. You can claim benefits ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 is popular strategy because it gives recipients the most checks. At the same time, it reduces ...

In the final days of the Biden administration Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the Social Security Fairness Act. The law is now in effect and has been made retroactive ...

After a divorce, a couple reconciles but doesn't remarry. Should they retie the knot to maximize Social Security payments?

The best and easiest way to apply for your benefits is with a personal my Social Security account. You can create your free account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create your account, you can get ...

If you have lived and worked in NZ and reach retirement why should there be any conditions on travelling if that's what you ...

The Government Pension Offset was more draconian. It cut spousal and survivor Social Security benefits by two-thirds of the non-covered pension, often to zero. Many married, divorced and widowed ...

When retired women apply for Social Security benefits, they receive smaller monthly checks. Here's a closer look at how much ...