Many middle-class retirees treat Social Security as a fixed part of their retirement plan. It's been around for decades, and ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the ...

I draw my husband's Social Security but I’m also working. How much money can I earn for the year? –Janice It's quite common to collect Social Security retirement benefits and still work. In fact, some ...

A new proposal would cap annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for top earnings beneficiaries, potentially closing 10% of the program’s funding gap.

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...

Age 62 is the earliest age to sign up for Social Security. If your full retirement age is 67, filing at 62 will mean slashing your benefits by 30% for life. If Social Security is extra money for you ...