For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them ...

While you can begin taking Social Security as early as age 62, you’ll receive your entire benefit if you delay until your ...

Applying early will shrink your checks by up to 30%, depending on how soon you do it. That can cost you tens of thousands of ...

Federal employees older than 70 may be leaving thousands on the table. Find out if you or your spouse are missing Social ...

If you're going to be relying on Social Security to any extent in retirement, it's critical to plan accordingly. Whether ...

That incentive, however, eventually runs out. Come age 70, you don’t get credit for delaying Social Security, which is why it ...

Claiming Social Security benefits can be complicated. Retirees have to figure out the optimal time to apply, estimate the impact of other income on their monthly payments, and determine the best way ...

Social Security began clawing back overpayments at a higher rate in July, and beneficiaries who have been overpaid will see a lot more money coming out of their monthly checks to cover the ...