The decline of pensions leaves newly minted retirees in a precarious position: They are more dependent on Social Security to ...

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

In some columns I wrote last montth about the repeal of laws that affect people who spent a large portion of their careers ...

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

Tens of millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits for a substantial portion of their retirement income. Not only ...

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

However, those who have been claiming since before May 1997, or also collect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks, are paid differently. SSI is a federal government benefit that provides monthly ...

Low-income retirees say that returning to work would mean a higher paycheck, but lower food, health, and housing benefits.

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

President Trump has promised to protect Social Security, but has also floated the idea of cutting taxes on Social Security ...

Nearly 68 million Americans receive Social Security benefits each month. Here are three myths that can cause confusion and anxiety.

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