Don't leave money on the table. Learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits through strategic timing, spousal ...

Benefit caps, legal restrictions and claiming requirements for Social Security would change under the Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment, or SWIFT, Act, announced Wednesday by Sen. Kirsten ...

Survivor benefits are currently paid to around 5.8 million Americans nationwide, with nearly 4 million of those being ...

Certified financial planner Jeremy Keil shares how building a secure retirement plan goes beyond money on a recent episode of Decoding Retirement.

Learn about the biggest scams targeting older adults in 2025, key red flags to spot them, and smart steps to protect your ...

When an ex-spouse dies, the emotional fallout often collides with practical questions about money, especially if retirement ...

The loss of a spouse can lead to higher taxes due to changes in filing status, reduced deductions, and increased Medicare surcharges. Planning ahead can help mitigate the survivor's penalty and reduce ...

Social Security survivor benefits have different rules than spousal benefits, and both work differently from the retirement benefit people earn on their own work record.

Much ink gets spilled every year on the state of Americans' retirement security. Recent headlines have touted the record-high savings rates in 401(k) plans. Reading these, it's easy to assume that all ...

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 ...