The difference in claiming early versus waiting is magnified when you qualify for the maximum possible benefit.

Older Americans get choices when it comes to claiming Social Security. The earliest age you can file for benefits is 62, and ...

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said ...

If you’re like most seniors, you’ll rely on  Social Security to provide a good portion of your income once you retire. But, ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year so that they have a chance to keep up ...

Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.

One positive aspect of Social Security is that the program is set up to adapt to economic changes. Each year, for example, ...

For your clients, losing a family member can be a difficult time. Not only have they lost a loved one, they may have also lost a major contributor to the family’s income. This can present ...

there are other ways you can lose Social Security benefits. For example, if you are widowed or divorced and receiving survivor benefits, remarrying before age 60 will make you ineligible for those ...

Many seniors opt to continue working or go back to work even after claiming Social Security, for financial reasons or the ...

Retirees with public pensions and their spouses are now eligible for their full Social Security benefits.

Widows and widowers have the option of taking reduced benefits on one record and later switching to higher benefits on ...