For millions of retirees, Social Security is a crucial income source. Yet, many Americans unknowingly leave money on the table by overlooking critical rules and claiming strategies.

Delaying Social Security isn’t for everyone—but for these 5 types of people, it could mean bigger checks and long-term ...

In a recent podcast, Barbara Ginty reassured listeners that while Social Security isn't going away, it does face pressures ...

Switching from one type of Social Security benefit to another is possible for some married people, but mind the rules.

To qualify for Social Security spousal benefits, it's not enough to be over the minimum age of 62 while married to a worker ...

The two non-negotiable factors to qualify for Social Security spousal benefits are: the qualifying spouse currently receiving ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

A major shift is coming to how Social Security and other federal benefits are paid out. With an executive order mandating the end of paper-based payments, the U.S. government is pr ...

Beneficiaries may hear about a potential $16,728 bonus from the SSA, but this is not officially authorized. Benefits are calculated on the top-earning years.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

We also worry that our Social Security and Medicare benefits will be stripped away. We rely on them to live. We both paid ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.