Before applying for Social Security, consider when you want to begin receiving benefits and know your options.

Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a spreadsheet.

Q: I am 67 and have not applied for my Social Security benefit yet. My wife applied for her benefit at age 70. I am not sure that waiting until 70 is best for me and my wife. I want to make sure ...

Federal employees older than 70 may be leaving thousands on the table. Find out if you or your spouse are missing Social ...

Gather these documents before you apply for Social Security: A copy of a W-2 tax form or self-employment tax return from the ...

To apply for retirement benefits, individuals should access the SSA's online platform. By selecting the 'Learn how to apply' option, users can navigate to the 'Start application' section under ...

The Social Security trust fund could face a crucial threshold in 2033 but that doesn't mean the program's funds automatically drop to zero.

However, there is an exception to this requirement. If you have a child younger than 16 in your care, you can claim spousal ...

If a retiree can tighten spending when the portfolio takes on losses, that improves the portfolio’s ability to last. The ...