Beneficiaries may hear about a potential $16,728 bonus from the SSA, but this is not officially authorized. Benefits are calculated on the top-earning years.

We have no outstanding debt other than a mortgage balance of $110,000 on a home valued at $1.2 million. Our current mortgage-interest rate is 2.75%. The house has been updated thoroughly, from ...

There is no right way to retire. Many of today's workers will retire in stages, maintain a part-time job or consulting work, or otherwise stay professionally active.

According to the Social Security Administration, 12% of men and 15% of women collecting the retirement benefit rely on those ...

Nearly half of baby boomers and Gen X now plan to wait until full retirement age to claim Social Security. Waiting longer can ...

Experts say retiree Social Security is still taxable and you'll need to read the fine print to understand your situation and what you should withhold.

Assessing the new over-65 deduction and its implications for Social Security taxation, as well as new rules for charitable ...