“We heard something about this no longer being allowed.” ...

Today's column addresses questions about how retroactive filing affects benefit rates, when spousal benefits may be available and whether it's possible or advisable to take a retirement benefit before ...

Take a look at the maximum amount you could receive in Social Security benefits for 2026, whether you're 62, 67, or 70, and learn how to maximize it.

Today's column addresses questions about potential effects of filing for early retirement benefits on a spouse's benefit, when reductions for filing early can and cannot be lifted and retirement ...

Many consumers have heard the advice to delay claiming Social Security until later in life--past age 62 and perhaps up until age 70--with the goal of claiming a higher lifetime benefit. Christine Benz ...

I suggest waiting in most cases, but that doesn't mean it’s always the best approach. Depending on your situation, risk tolerance and goals, your wife may want to file for Social Security now. However ...

It's possible to collect Social Security even if you never worked. Spousal benefits could pay you up to 50% of what your spouse gets from Social Security. Filing early could leave you with a very ...

If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file a claim for those benefits. This is a message I’ve delivered before in this column. But recent emails tell me ...

Veterans or their survivors who want to file benefit claims for a toxic exposure-related medical condition under the PACT Act need to do so -- or declare their intent to -- by Aug. 9 if they hope to ...