Another key thing to do before claiming Social Security is to make sure you have money to supplement your retirement checks.

Your clients will often wonder whether they will have enough money to sustain them through their less productive years, especially if they become disabled or develop a chronic illness. This is a big ...

The maximum possible Social Security benefit requires a long, highly-paid career. You can maximize your monthly payment by waiting until age 70 to claim. But it might not be worth waiting to retire ...

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Older parents can take advantage of a little-known Social Security benefit that could help them maximize total lifetime benefits, experts said. If you’re at least 62, you may be able to claim Social ...

Social Security and SSI payments for November 2025 come with an unusual twist this month, and millions of Americans are asking when to expect their money. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has ...

Older parents can take advantage of a little-known Social Security benefit that could help them maximize total lifetime benefits, experts said. If you’re at least 62, you may be able to claim Social ...

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Your first check with the COLA should arrive around the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of January 2026. If you're on SSI, your ...