The average Social Security paycheck for retired workers is just over $2,000 monthly. If you’re living on a single income of roughly that amount, it might not be enough to make ends meet.

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

After years of service, every veteran deserves to get the full value of the benefits they've earned. But many don't realize that military pay, disability compensation, and even pensions can affect ...

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Understanding common Social Security errors — from permanently reducing benefits by claiming too early to overlooking spousal strategies and hidden taxes — is the crucial first step toward maximizing ...

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and WINK News will share several stories with valuable tips throughout the month. Social security plays a significant role in financial planning, but ...

Older Americans can choose when to sign up for Social Security. Age 62 is the earliest age to file and results in reduced benefits. Dave Ramsey thinks claiming benefits at 62 makes sense for one big ...

Since the early 1970s, with the adoption of the Delayed Retirement Credit, retirees have been encouraged to put off their Social Security benefits as long as possible and receive the most money. But ...

Nine in 10 working Americans say they plan to ignore one of the most common pieces of financial advice about Social Security: waiting until age 70 to claim benefits, which ensures higher monthly ...

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...