By taking the right steps this year, you can boost the odds that your Social Security benefits will provide the income you ...

One of the hardest financial decisions you might have to make in your lifetime is figuring out when to claim Social Security.

Medicare starts at 65, but Social Security follows completely different rules that most people don't understand.

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...

After 16 years of marriage, we were divorced. I have never remarried, but he has. When he starts collecting Social Security ...

The 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) made it illegal for most 13-year-olds to work in non-agricultural jobs in an attempt to stamp out exploitative child labor. If you were working in a kitchen as ...

If you're under full retirement age, you could temporarily forfeit some Social Security income. You need to understand the work rules before you take a job while collecting retirement benefits. If you ...

Almost every year since the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, there have been amendments to that original law.

Discover the types of income that won't lower your Social Security benefits, allowing you to earn extra money while keeping ...

My wife will receive a pension of $2,600 per month when she retires. When I retire at age 62, I will receive health insurance through my wife's employer until she retires. We have no debt. Do you ...

Didn’t earn so much during your working years? It’s likely you’re still eligible for retiree benefits from the Social ...

Life expectancy is increasing. If you're close to retirement age, here's what you might want to spend your time doing, and how to pay for the lifestyle you want.