Those planning for retirement, or inching ever-closer to that day where retirement will become a reality, certainly have a lot to look forward to. Sure, there's going to be some hurdles to jump over ...

Don't assume waiting until 70 is always best. Your health, finances and family needs may make claiming earlier the smarter choice. Check SSA estimate.

Understanding Social Security strategies, including spousal and survivor benefits, can help couples maximize retirement income and secure their financial future.

Tax season is here, and we’ve made replacing your annual Benefit Statement easier. There’s no need to wait on the phone or make an appointment to visit a Social Security office. The Social Security ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will officially stop issuing paper checks. The transition, which aims “to improve efficiency, security, and ensure beneficiaries receive their monthly benefits ...

Social Security helped lift more than 22 million people -- including 16.3 million adults aged 65 and over -- above the federal poverty line in 2023. The typical Social Security retired-worker check is ...

The first wave of Social Security claims resulting from the Social Security Fairness Act signed into law on Jan. 5 has been processed and checks are being sent, the Social Security Administration said ...

Some Social Security recipients are to face steep benefit reductions this month, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) rolls out a new policy to recover billions in overpaid benefits. Beginning ...

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