More than 3 million people are about to get a bump to their Social Security checks thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act, a new law that eliminates two previous rules that reduced retirees' ...

The big changes. The act repeals two regulations — the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset ...

Losing a spouse is likely one of the hardest experiences someone can go through. Having to deal with financial matters during ...

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said ...

Widows and widowers have the option of taking reduced benefits on one record and later switching to higher benefits on ...

Many seniors opt to continue working or go back to work even after claiming Social Security, for financial reasons or the potential mental and physical health benefits of working at least part time ...

When you retire, you are most likely going to need Social Security to help you make ends meet.  These benefits are important ...

My financial adviser said I’m in great shape and will have enough to last the rest of my life, but my portfolio is over 50% in equities, which doesn’t seem wise. When I raise ...

This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.

Here’s an example. Let’s say your own Social Security retirement benefit is $800 per month and your widow’s benefit is $3,400 ...

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back ...

I hope there is nothing in the air that is causing old goats like me to keel over. For some reason, I’ve been getting a lot ...