If someone gets married before age 60, he or she likely can’t request survivor benefits on the previous deceased spouse’s ...

A 23% benefit cut, retroactive payments, and new tax rules may impact when you should claim Social Security. These five ...

Social Security beneficiaries will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. Cost-of-living adjustments help ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. Individuals who are receiving ...

After losing a spouse, it's important to review your will, as well as your beneficiary designations for retirement and ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to almost 74 million people each month. Here is when to expect yours in January.

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

Social Security is facing sweeping benefit cuts in less than a decade. Lawmakers can potentially prevent cuts by making ...

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