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 ...

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

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...

You expect a lot of financial changes when you get married, including eligibility for Social Security spousal benefits when you're old enough. While this is normally the case, the ...

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

Adding gold to your retirement plan? These allocation rules help gold investors over age 50 avoid costly mistakes.

Considering a gold IRA? Learn the pros, cons, fees and risks, plus how gold compares with cash and physical gold for retirement savings.

I am 68 and claimed my husband's Social Security when I first retired back in 2023 because when he died in 2022, his benefit ...

Some Canadians could get more money from the government next month in the form of benefit and credit payments. If you spent a ...

Millions of taxpayers qualify for an IRS retirement tax credit yet never claim it. The Savers Credit can reduce federal taxes by up to 50 percent. Income limits expand in 2025. Eligible workers ...

Some banks are considering submitting a proposal to the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS) requiring retirees to ...

Most people can still take up to 25 per cent of their pension savings as a tax-free lump sum from age 55, rising to 57 in ...