The government is planning to phase out paper checks for most consumers receiving Social Security benefits and other federal ...

Like spouses, your children can't claim on your work record until you sign up for Social Security. So this might be a reason ...

The obvious indication you're ready to claim Social Security is that you've reached your full retirement age. Other signs ...

One of the toughest financial decisions you might have to make in your lifetime is figuring out when to sign up for Social ...

Social Security has started increasing the full retirement age for some age groups. See what age you are eligible to retire ...

Your claiming age will determine the monthly and lifetime Social Security benefit you receive. You must wait until your full retirement age (FRA) to get the full benefit you qualify for, based on your ...

If you or a loved one is still receiving paper checks for their benefits, you'll need to make some changes before the end of the month.

That incentive, however, eventually runs out. Come age 70, you don’t get credit for delaying Social Security, which is why it ...

Federal benefit recipients face an approaching deadline: after September 30, 2025, paper checks will no longer be issued, except in limited cases. Here's how to switch to a direct ...

We don't get a lot of guarantees in retirement. One of the few is a regular monthly Social Security check for as long as we live. Yes, even if you're decades away from retirement, Social Security will ...

Financial pros say you should plan for a reduction in Social Security benefits, even if it never ends up happening.

When to start claiming Social Security is an important decision in retirement, and it's personal. If you were to ask 10 different people what age they would recommend you start claiming Social ...