There are compelling reasons to start receiving your benefits early or late. Each of us needs to think through some issues.

If you’ll be at least 62 years old in 2026, it means you’re eligible to sign up for Social Security. However, that doesn’t mean that claiming Social Security this year is a smart idea. When it comes ...

Now you'll often hear that if you're in good health going into retirement, it pays to delay Social Security until 70. The ...

Social Security is undoubtedly a lifesaving financial lifeline for millions of Americans, but it's far from the easiest program to keep up with. That's been the case since monthly benefits began in ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...

Social Security is facing a revenue shortfall in the coming years. If lawmakers can't or don't implement effective changes, benefit cuts could be inevitable. The latest Trustees report has an estimate ...

Many foreigners, including former U.S. citizens, lose Social Security when living abroad because of their citizenship.