Why didn’t my friend’s wife get all her SS immediately? By Russell Gloor Dear Rusty: A friend told me about what he believes ...

You probably know that saving and investing are essential to retirement planning. But just as important to the equation: Social Security planning. It’s impossible to overstate the importance of Social ...

Learn what factors go into determining the size of your Social Security check and the actionable steps you can take to increase your own monthly benefit.

Individuals with substantial earnings, including billionaires, can receive Social Security benefits if they meet the work history requirements. This involves accumulating 40 credits, which equates to ...

Social Security can be a complicated program. Seniors need to understand how it works so they can make informed choices. There are four rules every retiree needs to know. Understanding how Social ...

Whether you bring home more or less than the average Social Security amount for retired workers of $2,009.50, your benefit check will be a crucial part of enjoying a stress-free retirement. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Americans like Social Security, but no one wants to pay for it, a new survey shows. To keep Social Security, 53% of Americans ...

I continually remind my readers that they shouldn't worry too much when they read or hear reports of Social Security's imminent collapse. Once Congress works up the nerve to deal with the issue (and ...

Once Congress works up the nerve to deal with Social Security's "imminent collapse," they will get around to passing amendments to the Social Security laws that will keep the program solvent for ...

Like many people over 60 and thinking seriously about retirement, I’ve been paying closer attention to Social Security, and recent changes have made me concerned. Since its creation during the Great ...

A total overhaul of the Social Security Administration’s workflow could lead to major service disruptions for beneficiaries ...

Americans like Social Security, but no one wants to pay for it, a new survey shows. To keep Social Security, 53% of Americans under age 30 say they’d rather cut benefits for current retirees than pay ...