Choose your claiming age carefully and understand how this affects the size of your benefit. It's best to apply several months in advance of when you hope to claim. Gather your documents ahead of time ...

Your filing age will have an effect on the amount of Social Security you get each month. Before claiming benefits, figure out if you're old enough to avoid a reduction. Assess your work situation and ...

When you apply for Social Security benefits, knowing how to track your application status is crucial. The most convenient way to do this is through the online platform 'my Social Security.' This free, ...

You don't know what you don't know, and with Social Security, that can be a costly problem for retirees — one that can last a ...

The Social Security Administration has launched a redesigned homepage for beneficiaries to navigate on SSA.gov. The launch ...

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I suspect that my military pension combined with a Social Security benefit of approximately $1,700 will result in a tax ...

The SSA's "digital first" push means its AI chatbot is answering more and more customer service calls. Older Americans share ...

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When you sign up determines the size of the check you qualify for, along with your income history from your working years. You can apply as early as age 62, but that's considered claiming early, and ...