U.S. workers appear to have a knowledge gap about Social Security, which could lead to money-losing mistakes once program ...

I don’t have much savings, only about $140,000 between cash savings and a Thrift Savings Plan. Our take-home total each month ...

I was married for 27 years to my first husband before divorcing. I married someone else from 2002 to 2005 and divorced. I was ...

If your loved one dies, Social Security will give you a one-time lump sum payment of $255 — an amount that’s remained the ...

From smart claiming strategies for couples to tips on maximizing your monthly check, we have advice that can help you.

Or you could wait until age 70 and get a bonus of about 28% added to your monthly benefits. (The bonus is two-thirds of 1%for ...

Well, guess what, folks? There is no magic answer. There are no secrets. There are no special formulas. You simply have to sit down, maybe with a calculator and pencil and paper, and go over your ...

There is probably no question I am asked more often than some version of this: "When should I file for Social Security?" And ...

I recently read a story you wrote centering around spousal benefits, but it didn't talk about one spouse getting a pension. My wife is nine years older than me. She's 66 and I'm 57. We are both ...

However, the OP said he did claim his retirement benefits already — in which case, the wife should be able to get that boosted benefit payment. And, the good news is, she likely will soon.