If you're laid off in your 60s, you may decide to use it as an opportunity to retire on the spot. But maybe that's not what ...

When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those ...

The question of whether retroactive Social Security payments still exist is highly relevant, especially with recent legislative changes affecting millions of retirees. The direct answer is yes, ...

When retirement planning with a spouse, you may be banking on the fact that both of you will collect your Social Security ...

At 62, many Americans face the pivotal decision of when to claim Social Security benefits. While early claiming is tempting, understanding the financial and psychological implications is crucial. Here ...

When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming Social ...

Retirees may see an approximate 77% increase to their Social Security benefits by waiting from age 62 to age 70 to claim ...

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, ...

Claiming at 62 might be your only option if you lack personal savings. You've thought about claiming Social Security at 62, ...

If you’ve been divorced for at least two years and your ex is eligible for Social Security — meaning they’re age 62 or older ...

The Social Security Administration circulated an imprecise email about the provisions in the new law. Here’s what it actually ...

Pairing an annuity and Social Security can have a big, and perhaps surprising, impact on your retirement plan.