When planning for retirement, Social Security isn’t just another item on your financial checklist. For women especially, it’s ...

Many people decide to split the difference, waiting until they reach full retirement age before starting Social Security ...

For married retirees, Social Security is more than just an individual benefit, it is a coordinated system that can ...

Dear Rusty: After 16 years of marriage, we were divorced. I have never remarried, but he has. When he starts collecting Social Security (he is 64 now and still working), is it true that I can claim ex ...

Divorced individuals who were married for at least 10 years may qualify for Social Security through their ex-spouse.

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The path to collecting Social Security benefits in retirement usually goes something like this. You work for at least 10 ...

Financial advisor says timing and your complete financial picture matter most when deciding to claim retirement benefits ...

If your aging parents are approaching retirement with little or no savings, you’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans ...

This article explores Social Security Spousal benefits.