Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security will maximize lifetime benefits for most individuals. Around half of all ...

The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of all seniors whose provisional income -- adjusted gross income ...

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

Retirement is one of the most anticipated moments for many people, especially those who have spent most of their lives ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

Full retirement age is when you can collect Social Security without a reduction. A change is happening in 2026 you should know about. It’s important to claim benefits strategically for your retirement ...

After a long career, many people can't wait for the day they finally cash in on their Social Security benefits — and waiting ...

Some Social Security choices cannot be changed once you file. Learn which four decisions are permanent, why they go wrong, ...