Most people would get a larger lifetime benefit by delaying Social Security, possibly until age 70. This is when you qualify ...

In these states, the average Social Security check does not cover the projected cost of living. Retirees might find ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security impacts retirement income. Experts advise considering health, life expectancy, and ...

The path to 0% taxation hinges entirely on controlling a single, crucial metric: your Provisional Income (also known as ...

In purely financial terms, the Social Security check you are getting now or have a right to receive when you are older is ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

Both Social Security and Medicare have their own income streams, separate from the federal government's general fund. This ...

Wednesday’s government shutdown won’t affect your Social Security benefits — but other benefits could be affected.

Dear Rusty: I would like to get an answer concerning taking my Social Security benefit soon and switching to my spouse’s benefit when he begins to take his. I am 64 years, 9 months old and my husband ...

Social Security benefits will still be paid out during the government shutdown, although some services will be reduced.

While a government shutdown won't prevent Social Security checks from going out or interrupt Medicare coverage, parts of the ...

New law gives seniors a $6,000 tax break on Social Security, but many still face taxes. Fidelity suggests Roth IRAs, HSAs and delaying benefits to save.