Squeezing the most money out of Social Security is about doing the right things: working hard, paying Social Security taxes and claiming at the right time for your age and life expectancy. It's also ...

You may just find that 67 is the sweet spot for claiming Social Security. Here's why.

Social Security benefits change according to your past and present income, as well as the age at which you began claiming ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices many Americans will make in retirement.

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 ...

It's not a change that will impact everyone, but it could affect you.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Teresa Ghilarducci Ph.D. is an Economics Professor. Today’s Social Security COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) means that about 75 ...

If you prefer a hands-on approach to retirement planning, a financial advisor who specializes in retirement can help you create a budget for your needs. The first step in retirement planning is ...

Yes, the federal government will take a cut of Social Security, which can include monthly retirement, survivor and disability benefits, if total income exceeds certain amounts. But recipients also ...