Social security benefits retirement

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

Married couples can sometimes strategize the timing of their Social Security retirement benefits to get higher benefits for one or both spouses.

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

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

Let’s take a look at how much money we may be able to expect in Social Security benefits, and what steps we can take to maximize them as much as possible.

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

Plus three key ways to maximize your spousal benefits

Double dipping on benefits?

Today's column addresses questions about early spousal benefits before full retirement benefits, survivor benefits, which month to start benefits to avoid early filing reductions, unpaid Social Security and Medicare taxes and benefits on an ex's record after remarriage.

Reducing your monthly Social Security benefit for life carries some financial risk. But here are a few reasons to take benefits early despite that hit.