When you're single, you may not have to take anyone else's financial needs into account when deciding when to claim Social ...

Learn what Dave Ramsey says about when you should file for Social Security early, when you should delay, and when early ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

Claiming before your FRA will result in permanent benefit reductions. So if you file at age 66 thinking it's your FRA, you might expect to receive your full benefit amount. But if your FRA is actually ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

So today, I’m going to write a column about when and how to file for Social Security benefits. First, let me clarify the “when to file” part. If you are filing for widow’s benefits (as was the lady ...

Key Points Dave Ramsey advises claiming Social Security at 62 despite a 30% benefit cut to invest the funds for potentially ...

There’s a reason Social Security is such an important income stream for so many retired Americans. For one thing, a lot of ...

If you receive Social Security benefits, keep in mind that you likely need to pay taxes on that money. Like many parts of the ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.