Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

According to Social Security, men who reach age 62 have a life expectancy of 81.61, while women at age 62 have a life expectancy of 84.50. This means that if you're debating whether to claim at 62 or ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Social Security is set to run out of funds in 2034, but this idea could help. Key Takeaways. The Social Security program is ...

CPI-W stands for the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, one of the key inflation measures that tracks roughly 30% of the U.S. population. It's the measure that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Regarding the question whether Social Security will ever ...

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security as a core part of their monthly income, and for many, knowing exactly when payments arrive is just as important as knowing the amount. According to a ...

Today’s column involves a husband and wife, both of whom were getting Social Security benefits — and the husband dies.

Learn how working impacts Social Security benefits. Understand the earning limits, potential reductions, and strategies to ...

Trump opposes Social Security benefit cuts, raising the full retirement age, and increasing payroll taxes. Some of his proposals could accelerate the timeline for Social Security running out of money.

Suspending your retirement benefits means exactly that – it involves requesting a temporary break from receiving your monthly payouts. But because it’s Social Security, there are certain rules that ...