During periods of crisis, the bad guys will push you to make a quick decision and charge as much as they dare for their ...

There's a lot more to Social Security than benefits for retired workers, and one of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits. The ...

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, if you can’t delay — due to immediate cash flow needs — or don’t want to ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

If you need to call Social Security, expect a long wait to get someone on the line. While the agency says it’s using technology to reduce call times, news reports say phone waits have exploded. An ...

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