As President Donald Trump begins his second term, hot-button topics like immigration and tariffs have been in the spotlight.

When you retire, you are most likely going to need Social Security to help you make ends meet. These benefits are important to seniors because they provide not just a guaranteed income but also one ...

Social Security payments worth up to $1,415 will be sent to millions of Americans today. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a monthly government benefit which can be as high as $943 for an ...

I plan to keep working for another five years or so. I am turning 67 next month. It was suggested that I start collecting benefits now because the payroll taxes I currently pay will add to my benefit ...

Qualified individuals can apply between the ages of 62 and 70. Let’s say Rick is 63, making $80,000 a year, and retirement is ...

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

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

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

In 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. From cost of living ...

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

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

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 ...