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 ...

While choosing the right timing to apply for Social Security retirement benefits can be complicated, the actual process of applying is a lot more straightforward. You can apply for your monthly ...

Your full retirement age (FRA) dictates when you become eligible for the full Social Security benefit you've earned. Claiming ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 will reduce your monthly retirement benefit by up to 30% and your spousal benefit by up to 35%. If you're still working, you could lose more benefits to the earnings ...

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still ...

You're only eligible for spousal Social Security if you're married to a worker who qualifies for retirement benefits. To do ...

As the new year approaches, Americans preparing their finances should be aware of several Social Security changes for 2026. More than 70 million people across the U.S. receive money from the Social ...

SSA country lists affect Social Security abroad for all foreigners (e.g., former citizens, green-card holders). This means benefit suspension unless return trips to USA.

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to the program that had worried some experts. By Mark Miller Many older ...

Are you nearing retirement and considering taking Social Security? There are some key numbers to keep in mind, especially if you want to receive the highest possible monthly check. Most of us ...

You may not need to pay Social Security tax on all of your earnings if you have a high salary. Workers pay into the Social Security system until their income reaches the Social Security tax limit for ...

If you're planning to keep working after you start Social Security, you need to know the rules.