Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Many retirees think once they file for Social Security, the decision is final — but a little-known rule could let you reverse ...

At least 7,000 SSA workers have been laid off this year as the Trump administration has proposed a number of plans to ...

To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

I'm 67, a federal employee, and will claim Social Security at 70 in 2028. I reached full retirement age this past spring, with monthly benefits totaling $2,642. As it stands, the monthly benefit I ...

Pickerd, who lives in Butler, Pennsylvania, not far from Pittsburgh, filed for a waiver but had to cease treatments for her ...

Do you know about this clever trick that could mean increasing your monthly Social Security checks? Learn how this "do-over" can help your retirement plan.

Analysis of the 2.8% COLA, 2026 Medicare premiums, and IRMAA cliffs. Plus, a year-end checklist to maximize your benefits and minimize taxes.

As the year 2025 comes to an end, Social Security recipients are urged to complete several key tasks before Dec. 31, from ...

December will see two SSI checks due to the New Year's holiday. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.