Don't unnecessarily delay or reduce your Social Security benefits because you don't know all the rules and requirements.

Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

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The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those ...

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...

Find out the average Social Security benefit amount for 65-year-old Americans and how you can prioritize building your ...

Nataliya Khomyak quit her 16-year job so her medical expenses would be covered.Khomyak, 41, of Glendale, was a lecturer in ...