(And believe me, that is unusual. I thought there wasn’t a single Social Security-related question I haven’t been asked a hundred times before.) The unique question had to do with how to answer a ...

These steps won't take long, and you'll be glad you took them.

The Social Security Administration has issued a crucial alert for millions of Americans: starting December 26, beneficiaries ...

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SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

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 ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their November benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...

Many Americans fear that Social Security is going to run out or not provide promised benefits. It's very unlikely that there will be a direct reduction in the amount of benefits provided to retirees.

Social Security is an income source millions of retirees depend upon. Without those benefits, many seniors wouldn't have a way to pay their basic expenses like housing, transportation, healthcare, and ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's SSI ...

Do you know about this clever trick that could mean increasing your monthly Social Security checks? Learn how this "do-over" can help your retirement plan.

Choose your claiming age carefully and understand how this affects the size of your benefit. It's best to apply several months in advance of when you hope to claim. Gather your documents ahead of time ...