Q. I receive a survivor benefit based on my husband’s work under Social Security. I receive a pension from my work as a ...

For millions of Americans, Social Security payments are a lifeline. Whether you receive retirement benefits, SSDI, or SSI, ...

First and foremost, check your earnings record and make sure it looks right. It isn't completely unheard of for some earnings to be missing, and there is a phone number listed that you can call to ...

Social Security remains a vital source of income for retirees in the U.S. However, a significant change in accessing your benefits online is on the horizon.

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at ...

The schedule of Social Security payments for February 2025 can be found here. It's important to be aware of when your funds ...

Retirement is an exciting time in many people's lives. You spent most of your working years saving enough money to live comfortably and do the things you enjoy. Unfortunately, things can happen ...

The date your February Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the ...

Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.

Social Security is likely going to be a crucial source of income when you are retired. Unfortunately, because the rules ...

Over three million retirees who worked in the public sector, or are entitled to spousal or surviving spousal benefits, will ...

In November, the Labor Department sent out a notice asking retirement plan administrators to submit accountholder records to populate its new database. The agency is also relying on information from ...