Want to wait to claim Social Security? These smart financial strategies can help you avoid tapping it too early.

Healthcare. There is no access to original Medicare beyond U.S. borders (some Medicare Advantage plans provide emergency ...

For baby boomers, Social Security often represents a central pillar of retirement income. Yet claiming too early — or waiting ...

At different stages of life, you might have to make some tricky financial decisions. For example, if you decide to become a ...

Susan discovered several years after she filed for Social Security that she is eligible to receive benefits based on her ...

The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefit will be. You probably know your Social Security ...

A review by The Associated Press of reports produced by federal prosecutors and congressional committees casts doubt on the ...

Your claiming age matters for two reasons. First, it determines whether you're eligible for checks. You must be at least 62 years old to get retirement benefits. But that's not defined in the way ...

As Social Security nears its 90th anniversary, Americans’ confidence in the future of the program has dropped. Here’s what to ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is crucial for retirement planning. The age at which you start affects your ...

If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to ...

I am looking to retire at 62. I'm single with a 12-year-old daughter, splitting parenting time with my ex-wife. I pay $1,000 a month in child support and I pay for all of her activities, which is ...