Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, ...

It's important to choose the right filing age, since it will have an impact on the amount of money Social Security pays you ...

Social Security is in trouble, and your benefits could be at risk. Once you understand the whole picture, it may change your plans for how and when you file for your benefits. Good news—a new ...

That, in turn, brings up an important question: Do you have to file taxes if you're on Social Security? And, if so, when are you required to do that? The simple answer to that question is ...

If that's the boat you're in, you have a prime opportunity to claim Social Security strategically. Here are a few options you can consider. 1. Have the lower earner file on time and the higher ...

If you receive Social Security, you might want to file your taxes even if you don't have to. Here's why. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones ...

96% of Americans lose an average of $111,000 in their Social Security income due to mistakes made while filing for benefits, according to Forbes. There are over 2,700 rules in the Social Security ...

Of course, there’s a big downside to claiming Social Security at 62 — you’ll shrink your monthly benefits for life. Assuming full retirement age is 67 for you, filing at 62 means slashing ...

Social Security’s “deemed filing rule” says a wife must file for both her own benefits and any spousal benefits she might be due at the same time.(SDI Productions / Getty Images) Women who ...

In a nutshell, if you contact the SSA and tell them you intend to file for some kind of Social Security benefit, and give them your name and Social Security number, it establishes a record that ...

They planned to draw down their retirement savings, and file for Social Security at 70. “The market drop was the final straw,” he said. The couple decided to hedge their bets. “We figured ...

Social Security is in trouble and your benefits could be at risk. Once you understand the whole picture, it may change your plans for how and when you file for your benefits. Good news – a new ...