You're not necessarily stuck with a smaller monthly benefit for life.

Can you apply for Social Security online? The answer to that question is you betcha. The Social Security administration welcomes applications online, in person, and even over the phone. To do so in ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you're aiming to file for Social Security in 2026, now is the time to get your retirement plan in shape. The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is set at 2.8%, earnings test limits are rising, ...

Americans think $1.26 million is the ideal amount to have saved for retirement. What would that kind of money mean for your ...