But until my wife and I were actually approaching our retirement ... start Social Security benefits. Often that optimum age is 70, but for some people, it can be an earlier age. You can get ...

My wife is 76, born in 1948. She retired at full retirement age and currently collects $1,076 per month. I will be retiring and start collecting at 70 this year (I was born in 1954). When I ...

This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.

A child’s benefits can only begin once their parent has begun receiving retirement benefits. If a parent claims Social ...

The fact that seniors are allowed to decide when to claim Social Security is both a blessing and a curse. The flexibility ...

Switching from one type of Social Security benefit to another is possible for some married people, but mind the rules.

At full retirement age, you'll be eligible for 100% of the monthly Social Security benefit your deceased spouse was entitled ...

The law repealed two prior provisions: the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). The WEP reduced Social Security benefits ... be able to get a retroactive ...

Dear Liz: I was previously denied a portion of my husband’s Social Security because I received a government pension, and the offset rule made me ineligible. Now that the law is being changed, I ...

The Indian government is set to launch social security contributions for gig workers, with platforms required to deduct a portion of payments and deposit it with the Employees' Pension Scheme.

Under the new law, dubbed the Social Security Fairness Act, lawmakers agreed to repeal two tax rules that reduced benefits for many Americans who also receive government pensions, including police ...

Some younger beneficiaries who also earn income from a job may have a portion of their Social Security benefits withheld due to the earnings test. When you reach your full retirement age ...