Millions of people still prefer a paper check for federal income tax refunds. But President Trump signed an executive order ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, ...

His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s benefits. When I tried to file a claim online, I ...

While the SSA hasn’t publicly confirmed how many beneficiaries are affected, records obtained via a Freedom of Information ...

Nine out of 10 people over age 65 rely on Social Security. And for many, benefits make up half their income. Avoid these 9 ...

When it comes to collecting Social Security, “full retirement age” is a critical concept. Unfortunately, the term can be a bit misleading. Be Aware: Social Security Full Retirement Age Went Up This ...

The large majority of Americans will file for Social Security some time between the ages of 62 and 70 with benefits steadily ...

Facing a job loss just before retirement can be daunting, especially with Social Security claims in the mix. However, the ...

Here are three tricky decisions that confront people planning for retirement today. It’s impossible to determine the “right” withdrawal rate at the outset of retirement.

Q: My husband died several months ago. I'm 64. I'm getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits.

The U.S. government is facing the prospect of yet another shutdown as lawmakers wrangle over a temporary funding bill. That's leaving many people wondering how Social Security would be affected if the ...

Deciding when to start taking Social Security is one of the most important financial choices you'll make for retirement. If ...