This column will discuss a special procedure that the Social Security Administration routinely uses to help individuals ...

Filing for Social Security ahead of full retirement age means having to accept a smaller monthly benefit permanently. You may ...

Understanding how Social Security really works can make the difference between financial confidence and long-term regret in ...

Social Security is shifting from a distant political talking point to an immediate pocketbook issue, and Americans are ...

The Social Security earnings test applies to individuals who are working and claiming benefits while under their full ...

Dave Ramsey’s advice can be problematic sometimes, and that’s especially true when it comes to his suggestion for when to ...

The current taxable maximum in 2025 is $176,100. This means that workers who earned more than $176,000 in 2025 are paying Social Security taxes up to the taxable maximum; workers who earn less are ...

Understanding this key piece of advice could give you more money each month and during all of your retirement years.

Today’s column involves a husband and wife, both of whom were getting Social Security benefits — and the husband dies.

The Social Security Administration relies on four factors to calculate your monthly benefit. Although all ages in the ...

Changin'." Retirees will soon see his lyrics borne out as 2026 begins. Each new year brings changes to the Social Security p ...

You can claim Social Security starting at age 62. But you won't get your monthly benefits without a reduction unless you wait ...