It’s shocking and horrifying to get a surprise tax bill from the IRS, especially if it’s in the five figures. In this piece, ...

Now for Social Security. It is true that the Social Security Administration does require people to pay back their benefits when there’s been an overpayment, but your tax preparer may have been ...

I am 81 years old. I retired at age 67, but went back to work for five years. Can I get more in Social Security benefits? Hardworking Retiree Related: My wife, 66, has a pension, but never paid ...

The Social Security Administration says it has processed 2.5 million retroactive payments to people previously locked out of retirement benefits.

Dear Fix My Portfolio, I’ve been reading all about the troubles with Social Security — one post said that the wait to get the first check once you apply is up to 400 days!

Question: “I recently retired again at age 70 and I started taking Social Security since it seemed pointless to continue waiting. But I’d like to go back to work for a couple more years, but I ...

Q: I will be turning 70 in July 2018. I wanted to delay starting my Social Security benefits until then. When should I apply? And will I get any retroactive benefits? A: You should sign up for ...

Key Points. Most Social Security recipients don’t get $4,000 per month. There’s an easy way to know what benefit to expect. There are steps you can take to lock in a larger monthly benefit.

I hope to maximize my lifetime Social Security benefit by claiming at one of the program's least popular claiming ages: 70. That said, it's definitely not the best choice for everyone.

Social Security benefits alone won't be sufficient. All future retirees should make a point of saving whatever they can as soon as they can, no matter how small the effort might seem. Investor ...

For someone who is under FRA for the entire year, the Social Security Administration, or SSA, will deduct $1 for every $2 above the annual limit, which is $23,400 in 2025.

By Alessandra Malito . Social Security claiming is usually permanent, but there are some exceptions . Dear Help Me Retire, I am 81 years old. I retired at age 67, but went back to work for five years.