If any of these apply to you, it may be the perfect year to take benefits.

Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...

Don't file for benefits until you complete this essential task.

This story is sponsored by B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions. For most Americans, Social Security is more than a paycheck — it's the foundation of their retirement. But the timing of when you file can ...

Tens of millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits each year, yet many leave money on the table when they claim their retirement money. That's because most retirees claim their benefits ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

Clients frequently ask me about the best time to start taking Social Security benefits, with the hope that there's a golden rule or simple answer. As with so many areas of financial planning, we need ...

About 87% of non-retired Americans say they’re at least somewhat concerned about how to generate income once regular paychecks stop, according to the Schroders 2025 U.S. Retirement Survey. More than ...

Millions of Social Security recipients automatically received COVID-19 stimulus payments through the IRS using SSA and RRB ...

Taxation of Social Security benefits has been in the news lately, with the passage of a temporary tax deduction as part of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act. The bill includes a deduction of $6,000 for ...