The legislation would allow caregivers to receive up to five years of deemed wages for Social Security benefit calculations.

Divorced individuals can claim Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record. To qualify, a couple must have ...

Married retirees can sometimes be entitled to spousal Social Security. You'll no longer qualify for spousal benefits if you ...

A new bill in Congress calls for eliminating the retirement earnings test, which reduces Social Security for some workers who ...

It's pretty avoidable if you know what to do.

The bill would eliminate a rule that can reduce monthly payments for recipients who receive help from family or friends.

As more Americans approach retirement age, understanding when and how to claim Social Security benefits remains a critical ...

The Social Security monthly payment schedule is based on the beneficiary's birthdate and eligibility criteria.

A law change means new rules for "switching" between Social Security benefit amounts.