Claiming before your FRA will result in permanent benefit reductions. So if you file at age 66 thinking it's your FRA, you ...

When you discuss filing for your specific benefits with the Social Security Administration, it sets a protective filing date ...

While you can claim Social Security benefits as early as age 62 or delay them until age 70 (or technically beyond), you may ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

This column will discuss a special procedure that the Social Security Administration routinely uses to help individuals ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

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 ...

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

There are some tough decisions you might have to make in the context of your retirement. When should you start withdrawing ...

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 ...

This story is sponsored by B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions. For most Americans, Social Security is more than a paycheck — it's the foundation of their retirement. But the timing of when you file can ...

The changes range from an increase in work credit requirements to a relatively modest cost-of-living adjustment.