There's absolutely no debate as to whether you should take Social Security. Everyone should, at some point. But when you ...

But it's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. You might assume that once you reach a certain ...

You're allowed to claim Social Security as early as 62, but doing it so early reduces your checks by 5/9 of 1% per month for ...

Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age 70. However, my sister-in-law says that it is smarter to take it now while I am still working. I will be 70 ...

When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could ...

The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes that impact millions of beneficiaries as well as high earners.

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout ...

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

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Dear Rusty: I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a month from Social Security while my husband receives only approximately $750 monthly. Is he ...

“There’s evidence that it would have real effects on claiming behavior, and that will have real effects on folks’ financial security throughout retirement for the rest of their lives after they claim, ...

The news about the Social Security trust funds has been dire for years. As lifespans lengthen, many retirees now claim benefits far longer than they did in the past, and there are not enough workers ...