Spousal benefit questions are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social Security. Understanding how these ...

The age you sign up for Social Security will dictate how much your monthly benefits are worth. When running the numbers, don't just look at monthly income. It's also important to focus on lifetime ...

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Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

One of the biggest retirement decisions you might have to make is choosing a Social Security filing age. And that decision is huge. Your monthly Social Security benefit is based on your personal wage ...