Social Security spousal benefits have different rules than regular retirement benefits. There's a maximum value spousal ...

Americans are most likely to claim Social Security benefits at 62. But is it the "best" age? We examine 4 big reasons for ...

Steps you can take to save and protect your financial well-being in your twilight years.

I've been saving up questions I've gotten from readers about benefits for spouses. It's an issue I've covered a hundred times in this column. But the questions still keep coming. So, here is column No ...

Retirement should be a time of relaxation, enjoyment, and pursuing passions without the persistent worry of finances. However ...

My brother, who has cerebral palsy and is developmentally disabled, is two years older than I am. I have no other siblings. Other than severe essential tremors that limit the use of his hands, he is ...

March Social Security checks will be sent to recipients in the coming weeks, with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits arriving earlier than usual. Social Security typically pays benefits on ...

Generally, both spouses can collect Social Security, but some benefits have specific rules that may affect your payout. Find out what you need to know.

Social Security's main trust fund could be depleted a year earlier than expected, according to a projection from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released earlier this month. The CBO forecasts ...

Social Security survivor rules are complex, with many variables at play. Ex-spouses married for 10 years qualify for benefits without reducing payments to other family members. Children can receive up ...

The experts say wait. But interest rates have reduced the payoff. Here are four questions to ponder before making a decision. Take Social Security early or late? The perennial debating point about ...