Filing taxes isn't most people's idea of fun, but it's usually better to file early. After all, filing late can lead to some ...

A big concern surrounding retirement is wondering how much money you'll receive once you apply for Social Security benefits. Knowing how much you'll be bringing in will allow you to comfortably make ...

But on my end, another reason I might stop putting thought into a Social Security filing age is that I hope my benefits will serve as supplemental income only. I'm working very hard to build up a ...

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

Social Security will actually increase your benefit amount depending on how long you defer filing for benefits. The nitty gritty math of these delayed retirement credits is an additional 2/3 of 1% ...

For every month you delay claiming past age 62, you'll receive slightly larger checks. You'll collect 100% of your benefit at ...

The important message: All of them should at least consider the possibility of filing for their benefits this month, even though they may not be reaching their retirement age until later in the year.

The Retirement Savings Contribution Tax Credit was new in 2002. It reduces or eliminates the income tax a taxpayer may owe. This also encourages people to contribute to retirement plans or to an ...

Tax season has officially opened. Starting Monday, tax returns can be filed for 2024 income. This year the Internal Revenue Service is making it easier for more people to file online for free, through ...

The important message: All of them should at least consider the possibility of filing for their benefits this month, even though they may not be reaching their retirement age until later in the year.