Retirement benefits are not a lifetime guarantee on autopilot. To keep monthly checks flowing, retirees have to keep meeting specific Social Security rules on age, work history, income, and reporting ...

Married and divorced spouses can sometimes be entitled to extra Social Security benefits. There are some strict requirements to qualify for this type of Social Security. In some cases, you may lose ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. The Social Security Administration’s yearly distribution schedules ...