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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

The request for this estimate was submitted by Maryland Democrat Rep. Steny Hoyer, but the proposal was constructed by Wendell Primus, an economist and long-term Congressional staffer, who spent ...

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

Married couples have multiple Social Security strategies. Claim early, file together at FRA, or stagger claims, choosing ...

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