Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

It sometimes seems like almost everyone pushing retirement age today thinks he or she wants to employ the “file and suspend” strategy to maximize his or her Social Security benefits. Not a day goes by ...

Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

When you file for Social Security, your spouse becomes eligible for payments known as spousal benefits. However, they won’t receive these payments automatically. Instead, they must file with the ...

How shifting from "Retiring Early" to "Living Early" allows child-free adults to enjoy their wealth while they’re still young ...

The Social Security Administration offers three different ways you can apply for your retirement and/or spouses benefits, depending on your preference and how much help you need. Here’s a rundown of ...

Close to 70 million people received Social Security benefits in March, but they weren’t all retirees. In fact, about 730,000 of the monthly payments were earmarked for the children of retired workers, ...