If you want to get the most out of the program, there are a few steps you need to take before you sign up so you can optimize ...

House Republicans aim to cut federal spending by $2 trillion, hitting Medicaid and other programs. How the cuts could impact ...

I used to think that claiming Social Security at 62 was a pretty terrible idea, especially given Americans' general lack of ...

If you are younger than FRA, you’ll have to wait until 67 to claim, unless you are retired. The earnings limit applies. If ...

If you're trying to figure out when to claim Social Security, your head might be spinning. If you wait until full retirement ...

The average Social Security retired-worker benefit is just pennies away from hitting a psychological milestone.

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

There’s a reason seniors are told to think carefully before signing up for their Social Security benefits. The age at which ...

The age to receive full Social Security benefits is gradually increasing, affecting millions of future retirees. This year, ...

Let’s look at a few examples to see why it’s so important to take some time before you decide to claim your Social Security too early. Abbreviations used: FRA is full retirement age (age 67 in ...

However, you’re allowed to claim Social Security once you turn 62. And the further away from FRA you are, the more of a hit to your benefits an early filing will cause. For example, if you claim ...