Social Security is the financial backbone of retirement for millions of Americans, yet small missteps in how and when people claim can quietly drain thousands of dollars a year from their budgets. The ...

The SSA confirmed in October that all beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent boost to their benefits next year, known as ...

How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years, but spent most of her ...

The Social Security Administration allows you to claim retirement or spousal benefits at 62, but it considers this early ...

I reached full retirement age back in June, but I have not yet filed to collect Social Security. My husband currently ...

Learn about the biggest scams targeting older adults in 2025, key red flags to spot them, and smart steps to protect your ...

By Russell Gloor, National Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens ...

When an ex-spouse dies, the emotional fallout often collides with practical questions about money, especially if retirement ...

Dear Savvy Senior, How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few ...

When you file is one of the biggest levers you control. File at 62, and you lock in a permanently smaller check. Wait until ...

In the United States, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has finally published the 2026 payment schedule for those ...

The survey found that 44% of non-retirees plan to claim benefits before age 67, the full retirement age for those born in ...