Social Security could end up paying you a pretty decent amount of money in retirement. And if you don't have much savings, those monthly benefits may constitute the bulk of your retirement income.

Social Security's trust fund is now projected to run dry in 2032, a year earlier than expected, potentially cutting benefits ...

You may decide to leave the workforce at 60, 62, 65, or at another age that works for you. But one thing you may want to do ...

One of the most important concepts to understand as you map out your financial future is the “income floor,” a strategy that ...

The Social Security deposit schedule is based on your benefit type and birthday, which determine your payment date. Review yours and plan for the year ahead.

Retiring and claiming Social Security may sound like moves to make at the same time. But a sizable group of people on Social Security continues to work after claiming benefits—and that can have ...

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There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

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The number of Americans claiming Social Security benefits early has jumped. The need for benefits may be based on financial issues, health problems, or both. Filing for benefits early may help your ...

Millions of seniors who receive Social Security benefits will get a ‘bonus’ tax deduction this year. The new $6,000 deduction goes into effect for the 2025 tax year and will continue through 2028 for ...

More than 70 million people in the United States depend on Social Security each month for essential income through retirement, disability and survivor benefits issued by the federal government.