If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

The SSA is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of electronic payments.

A single decision could impact your income for the rest of your life. Before you make that call, here are just a few things you absolutely must consider.

Once you retire, you’ll probably depend a lot on Social Security to cover your expenses. That’s why it’s so important to know your full retirement age, or FRA, which is the age you can claim Social ...

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

Before you start collecting Social Security, make sure you've thought it through. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself to ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a redesigned homepage aimed at making it easier for millions of Americans to access benefits and services online. The new ...

We now know the size of the Social Security COLA coming in January, but don't start counting your money just yet.

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For decades, U.S. taxpayers have paid into Social Security with each paycheck, only to discover later that up to 85% of those hard-earned benefits can be taxed in retirement. Many retirees wondered if ...

I am 67 and employed. I receive health insurance through my employer. I plan to retire within one to two years. I was told I would be penalized by Social Security for not registering. I do not ...