Social Security benefits play an important role in retirement income. But for retirees who may not need some or even all of ...

The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age ...

There aren't many social programs in the U.S. that have had as much of a positive impact as Social Security retirement benefits. For most recipients, it's a well-earned benefit af ...

Selling a home in retirement doesn't inherently disqualify you from Social Security benefits, but there are some things you ...

During that time, Social Security retirement benefits have also experienced a change. In 2005, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,002, or just over $12,000 annually. To start this year ...

Seniors get a choice as to when to file for Social Security. You’re allowed to sign up at any point once you turn 62. And if ...

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

This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including how much ...

The decline of pensions leaves newly minted retirees in a precarious position: They are more dependent on Social Security to make ends meet.

The smallest of small minds will try to maintain an ineffective, wealth-sapping creation of the federal government.

Learn about the key types of employer-sponsored retirement plans, tax-advantaged IRAs and Social Security benefits.