The rules for collecting spousal benefits depend, in part, on how long you've been married. You can file for spousal benefits ...

Determining the best time to claim Social Security can be a tough task for many retirees. Unfortunately, it becomes even more ...

If you check those three boxes, you're eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount (PIA), which is the monthly benefit they'd receive by claiming benefits at their full ...

Retirement finance experts reveal the biggest Social Security mistakes they see retirees make, and how to avoid them with ...

If you've been on Social Security for a while, you probably know that 2025 hasn't been a typical year for the program.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) bases your benefits on your highest 35 years of earnings. The more you earn (up to a certain limit), the higher your benefit will be. If you have fewer than 35 ...

One of the first choices when reviewing pension plan options is whether to take a lump sum or lifetime monthly payments. A ...

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...

Part-time work in retirement could lead to a permanent increase in your monthly benefits. You can earn unlimited income ...

Current projections are calling for a larger Social Security COLA in 2026 than in 2025. Even if next year's COLA is more generous, a rise in the cost of Medicare Part B could wipe out part of it.

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment each year. Those COLAs often do a poor job of keeping pace with inflation. Critics have called for an alternate way to calculate ...