Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

Working a lifetime typically pays off when people reach retirement age and can enjoy the benefits they've accumulated over ...

Retiring early can be an attractive option for many, but before taking the plunge, there’s one important question to consider: how does early retirement affect Social Security benefits? In this client ...

Social Security's full retirement age is shifting again in 2026, and for millions of Americans that change will quietly reset ...

Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

It sometimes seems like almost everyone pushing retirement age today thinks he or she wants to employ the “file and suspend” strategy to maximize his or her Social Security benefits. Not a day goes by ...