Social Security benefits are not taxed in most states, but for 2026, eight states still tax Social Security benefits. (That's ...

There’s a reason it’s important to put a lot of thought into your Social Security filing decision. The age you sign up for ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

Older Americans are filing for Social Security benefits at a record rate this year, a surge that could reflect growing anxiety about the stability of the retirement system amid cutbacks under the ...

Quick Read Review your earnings record before claiming Social Security for accuracy. Figure out how much income you need from ...

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

Social Security may have to cut benefits within a decade in the absence of adequate revenue. You may want to adjust your personal claiming strategy in light of a potential reduction. Consider your ...

Making the right decisions about Social Security can substantially increase your lifetime benefits. Calculating your break-even point is one key tip to help ensure you are making smart claiming ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

A friend told me about what he believes is a strange thing in the Social Security system. His wife reached her full ...