Learn from a financial expert how to avoid six common Social Security mistakes that could cost you thousands in retirement — ...

Retiring in 2026 may sound appealing, but timing and financial readiness could make waiting another year the smarter move.

Should you take benefits early at 62, wait for full retirement, or hold off until 70 to maximize the payout? That's the ...

Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your ...

This article originally appeared on Moneywise.com under the title: I’m 55 and terrified that I’ll be laid off soon — and then ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

The Social Security Administration offers a one-time payment of $255 to surviving spouses (or children). While the amount is ...

On September 16, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a final regulation providing guidance on how plan sponsors should implement a requirement under the SECURE 2.0 Act for catch-up ...

I turn 70 next month, Oct. 3, and am making an application for Social Security benefits to begin in January 2026. I want the maximum Delayed Retirement Credits and the highest ...

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I turn 70 next month, October 3, and am making ...

If you are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it is natural to wonder what will happen to your financial assistance once you reach full retir ...

Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age 70. However, my sister-in-law says that it is smarter to take it now while I am still working. I will be 70 ...