There are three ways to apply for Social Security: Online at ssa.gov, by phone at 1-800-772-1213 or in person. Applying online is the fastest and easiest method. Timing your benefits can significantly ...

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security will maximize lifetime benefits for most individuals. Around half of all retirees can get more out of the program with strategic planning and claiming ...

Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

Those who receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their Social Security payment on the third day of the month and their SSI payment on the first day of the month ...

To claim the $5,251 max Social Security check, you must have worked at least 35 years before applying for benefits. You must also have paid the maximum Social Security taxes in all 35 of those years.

To claim the $5,251 max Social Security check, you must have worked at least 35 years before applying for benefits. You must also have paid the maximum Social Security taxes in all 35 of those years.

Social Security recipients have received a wave of bad news due to the Fed's rate cut in December. The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25 percent with a 9-3 vote and also indicated that future cuts ...

In my recent analysis of the new Trump Accounts, I detailed why these new accounts fall short of other long-standing savings options like 529 plans and Roth IRAs—primarily due to the “tax trap” of ...

The for-profit crowdfunding platform's annual "Year in Help" report underscored ongoing concerns around affordability. The number of fundraisers started to help cover essential expenses such as rent, ...