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 ...

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

October is traditionally the most important month of the year for the millions of Social Security beneficiaries in the United States, as it is when the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (C ...

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 ...

"I expected to pay about 15% in capital-gains tax." (Photo subject is a model.) ...

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

"I expected to pay about 15% in capital-gains tax." (Photo subject is a model.) ...