Social security benefits

It pays to delay payments, if you can afford it.

Some people claim that taking Social Security early is the right move. Here's why that's absolutely the wrong move for your retirement.

Ed Zurndorfer outlines some of the challenges federal employees and retirees should be aware of when waiting until they reach FRA to start receiving their monthly Social Security benefits. Practical examples are included

The Social Security Administration is not helping certain people get money to which they are entitled, a report says.

CPA financial planners need to consider their clients’ unique circumstances and help them avoid mistakes that could lead to the wrong decision.

Plus three key ways to maximize your spousal benefits

Bankrate.com provides a FREE social security estimator and other benefits calculators to help consumers estimate how much to expect from Social Security benefits.

Married couples should understand the differences between retired-worker benefits and spousal benefits.

As retired workers face the plans they've made for their golden years, it's easy to get overwhelmed with notions of inadequate savings and insufficient Socia...

From monthly benefits for retirees to payroll taxation on select workers, big changes are in the works for Social Security next year.