The decision of when to begin receiving Social Security benefits is a pivotal one for retirees, as it significantly affects the monthly payment amount. While benefits are calculated based on a ...

For millions of Americans, Social Security serves as a fundamental pillar of their retirement income. A significant portion, as high as 30%, anticipates it will be their sole financial resource in ...

This rule on Social Security spousal benefits limits your options if you're claiming on your spouse's work record.

Divorced or widowed individuals can claim Social Security benefits from a former spouse’s record. These benefits are generally available to people who have not remarried and meet other criteria.

The maximum Social Security benefit is increasing in 2026. The maximum benefit any retiree will receive next year is $5,251. You need to earn a very substantial amount of income in order to be on ...

If you're receiving Social Security benefits, you may be able to pause them temporarily so you can get a bigger check later on. Here's how. Blake Stimac Writer Blake has over a decade of experience ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...