For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

There are three ways to apply for Social Security: Online at ssa.gov, by phone at 1-800-772-1213 or in person. Applying online is the fastest and easiest method. Timing your benefits can significantly ...

Want bigger Social Security checks? Discover smart ways to delay benefits -- even if you're short on cash -- using savings, ...

The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the federal government on Wednesday, but that won’t stop the ...

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.

A partial government shutdown began on Oct. 1, and Oregonians who receive Social Security benefits may wonder if their checks ...

Many federal employees may not realize they are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. I recently spoke to a couple in their 70s about the husband’s upcoming retirement from federal service ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...