Key Points Age 62 is the earliest age to claim Social Security. Financial guru Dave Ramsey thinks it could make sense to file for benefits then. The problem is that filing at 62 reduces your benefits, ...

Morningstar’s new analysis suggests retirees can start with one withdrawal rate and adjust for inflation, but taxes, fees, ...

For many older Americans, one of the most critical decisions they might make is figuring out when to sign up for Social Security. A lot of people end up with little to no savings toward the end of ...

Social Security claiming is not one-size-fits-all. Learn how couples, cash flow, health, and survivor benefits determine the right filing age for you.

You may not be able to predict exactly how long you'll live, but it's a good idea to plan for a longer-than-expected life.

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month using the SSA’s calculator.

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, Feb. 11, with subsequent payments going out on the third (Feb. 18) ...

Ostensibly created to help people save for retirement (IRAs, 401ks), health care (HSAs, FSAs) and college (529s), most of those alphabet-soup accounts are tailor-made for tax avoidance. Roth IRAs are ...

I turn 65 this month, and the ever-vigilant US social security administration already sent me a letter laying out my ...