The criteria for qualifying for spousal Social Security benefits are straightforward. Divorced spouses can qualify for ...

Survivors benefits can play a particularly crucial role in helping a senior on Social Security make ends meet after their spouse passes away. But Nationwide Retirement Institute reports that 41% of ...

The Social Security program in the United States faces a looming financial crisis, with its trust fund projected to deplete ...

If you want to get the most out of the program, there are a few steps you need to take before you sign up so you can optimize ...

Americans can claim their Social Security benefits when they turn 62. But waiting until they reach the full retirement age - ...

One major worry is customer service. “Where I live, the closest Social Security office is a four-hour drive,” one reader ...

The age to receive full Social Security benefits is gradually increasing, affecting millions of future retirees. This year, ...

Learn how to assess savings, manage cash flow, and explore part-time work and health coverage options to stay financially secure.

A Republican tax proposal could give people age 65 and older an additional deduction of $4,000 in a "senior bonus" that would ease the tax burden on older adults - although it would not end taxes on ...

That involuntary collection activity could have serious consequences on those who rely on the benefits to pay most, if not ...

If you want to receive 100% of your monthly Social Security check in the United States, you must wait until you reach your full retirement age, which is no longer ...

Retirement is a goal that most Americans strive for, but sometimes the reality doesn’t match what you’d imagined. You may find that you miss work and the sense of purpose it gave you, or your ...