When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those ...

But if you claimed Social Security early and are now thinking about going back to work, you'll need to be careful. Though you ...

If I predecease my wife, is she entitled to survivor benefits if she is younger than 62?

When Tom retired in 2015 at age 62 from a career in the energy-conservation industry, he waited a year until he claimed Social Security. “I decided to get the money early. You never know what ...

Income fell by 0.4% in May after climbing 0.8% in April, but it was a change in Social Security payouts that drove that ...

It's a rocky time for the Social Security Administration. Here's what you should know about what's going on and how to make ...

If you got a Social Security overpayment notice this spring, your benefits could shrink in August. Experts explain the delay, ...

If you're like most people, the earliest you can claim Social Security benefits is age 62. Waiting until later, though, will ...

You can ask Social Security for a suspension of retirement benefits if you are past full retirement age but still under 70.