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

I suggest waiting in most cases, but that doesn't mean it’s always the best approach. Depending on your situation, risk tolerance and goals, your wife may want to file for Social Security now. However ...

Q: I am 67 and have not applied for my Social Security benefit yet. My wife applied for her benefit at age 70. I am not sure that waiting until 70 is best for me and my wife. I want to make sure that ...

Veterans or their survivors who want to file benefit claims for a toxic exposure-related medical condition under the PACT Act need to do so -- or declare their intent to -- by Aug. 9 if they hope to ...

Q: My wife and I scheduled an appointment at the Social Security Administration to apply for file and suspend and restricted application. My wife turned 62 last August and I turned 63 last November ...

Today's Social Security column addresses questions about how spousal benefit rates are calculated, when spousal benefits can become available and when to inform SSA of monthly earnings. Larry ...