Many middle-class retirees assume that claiming Social Security early won't matter much. Here's why that belief backfires and ...

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

Almost all Social Security beneficiaries are familiar with the most popular and publicized upcoming change: the increase in ...

Starbucks' former CEO Howard Schultz has $3.5 billion but still qualifies for Social Security. Here's the maximum benefit he ...

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 ...

A new proposal would cap annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for top earnings beneficiaries, potentially ...

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

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 ...

My wife started collecting Social Security at age 65, but it’s a tiny amount. I am planning on retiring in two years at 65 (67 is my full retirement age). Can my wife collect spousal benefits of 50% ...