A 23% benefit cut, retroactive payments, and new tax rules may impact when you should claim Social Security. These five ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2026. January is a critical month ...

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 ...

Although millions of older Americans collect a retirement benefit from Social Security today, it's not a given that you'll ...

Many consumers have heard the advice to delay claiming Social Security until later in life--past age 62 and perhaps up until age 70--with the goal of claiming a higher lifetime benefit. Christine Benz ...