Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.

The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age ...

I am 63 and decided I want to go ahead and start drawing my Social Security retirement benefits.

This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.

If you and your spouse have a nice amount of money saved up, then you may decide that you'll each claim Social Security as soon as you're able to — meaning, at age 62. And if you're the same age, that ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year so that they have a chance to keep up ...

There are a number of tough decisions you might face as retirement gets near. You may, for example, be torn over whether to ...

In 2024, approximately 171 million American workers paid Social Security taxes, and nearly 72.9 million Americans received ...

As we look towards 2025, navigating the complexities of Social Security becomes increasingly essential for those nearing ...

Social Security is likely going to be a crucial source of income when you are retired. Unfortunately, because the rules ...

Retirement is often seen as a time of relaxation and enjoyment, but without proper planning, it can easily turn into a ...

The time of year when you retire can significantly impact your taxes. Say you decide to retire on July 1. For the first six months of the year, your income will come from your job. From July on, you ...