You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

Dear Rusty: I’m ready to apply for my Social Security benefits, and I’m aware of how my benefits are calculated. What I would like to know about is how the application process actually works and how ...

If you need an original Social Security number or a replacement card, you can now complete your request online, and if needed, ...

There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

You probably know that your monthly Social Security benefit is based on your income throughout your career. Generally, the ...

Submit a New Application to Switch If you decide to make the change, all you need to do is submit a new application to Social Security for your retirement benefit. You can do that online, or you can ...

Retirees can save taxes on their Social Security payments by waiting to apply until age 70 and exploring states with no ...