If there's one thing all retirees should do before claiming Social Security, it's to evaluate their claiming strategy. "Claiming strategy" refers to determining when it's the right time to begin ...

Married, divorced and widowed workers with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security have traditionally missed out on ...

The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the ...

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Millions of people receiving Social Security benefits could see an increase in their monthly payments due to a new law signed ...

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“The SSA primarily manages the distribution of Social Security benefits to retired individuals, providing financial support to help seniors cover retirement costs,” says Chrissy ...

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“SSA offices and systems are less overwhelmed, and staff are more available to help,” Falcon said. “If you’re applying online, aim for early in the day when traffic is lighter and you’re ...