If your dad was eligible for Social Security benefits but didn't get anything because of the Windfall Elimination Provision (and the same for your mom not receiving any spousal or survivor benefit ...
One nice feature of Social Security is that it doesn't lock all seniors into one specific filing age. You can claim benefits ...
Claiming Social Security at 62 is popular strategy because it gives recipients the most checks. At the same time, it reduces ...
Learn how surviving spouses can use Social Security's restricted application to maximize benefits and secure financial stability.
In the final days of the Biden administration Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the Social Security Fairness Act. The law is now in effect and has been made retroactive ...
One of the biggest Social Security decisions you'll have to make is when to sign up for benefits. Many choose to apply as ...
After a divorce, a couple reconciles but doesn't remarry. Should they retie the knot to maximize Social Security payments?
The best and easiest way to apply for your benefits is with a personal my Social Security account. You can create your free account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create your account, you can get ...
Spousal benefits are worth up to one-half of what your partner qualifies for at their FRA. You can claim these benefits early ...
The Government Pension Offset was more draconian. It cut spousal and survivor Social Security benefits by two-thirds of the non-covered pension, often to zero. Many married, divorced and widowed ...
When retired women apply for Social Security benefits, they receive smaller monthly checks. Here's a closer look at how much ...
The earnings limit for 2025 is $23,400 and if you earn more than the annual limit, SS will take away $1 in benefits for every ...