Master these 8 Social Security terms—from full retirement age to survivor benefits—and make smarter claiming decisions that ...

Misunderstanding Social Security can lead to costly retirement surprises. Many retirees assume they have a firm grasp on how ...

It's possible to receive a little more than this, though it still might not be enough to cover the higher costs you may be ...

Once you retire, you’ll probably depend a lot on Social Security to cover your expenses. That’s why it’s so important to know your full retirement age, or FRA, which is the age you can claim Social ...

According to an analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model, (2) high-income seniors stand to gain up to $100,000 in remaining ...

For many of today's Social Security beneficiaries, the income they receive is a necessity to cover at least some portion of their expenses. Nearly a quarter century of annual surveys of retirees by ...

For several years, persistent internet rumors have claimed U.S. Social Security payments were being renamed "Federal Benefit ...

During Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway’s, annual shareholders meeting in 2005, an audience member posed a blunt question: “I’m asking for your opinion on Social Security. Shall we call it the ...

The personal finance radio host and the advocacy group for Americans over 50 examine Social Security challenges. Social Security may pay only 80% of expected benefits by 2034 without Congress. Dave ...

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...