Don't unnecessarily delay or reduce your Social Security benefits because you don't know all the rules and requirements.

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 ...

Your age at sign up will dictate the size of your Social Security benefit. Spouses can coordinate their claiming strategies ...

This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

The overall award rate for Social Security disability benefits was at a near-record low of 31 percent in 2023.

All Social Security recipients can get one do-over in their lifetime. If you withdraw your application for benefits and repay ...

Find out the average Social Security benefit amount for 65-year-old Americans and how you can prioritize building your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.

While Americans can begin to apply for Social Security benefits when they turn 62, it may not be the best time to do so and ...

Nine states still tax Social Security benefits in 2025. Rules vary by age and income. Colorado, Connecticut, and Minnesota ...