The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

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

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security will maximize lifetime benefits for most individuals. Around half of all ...

Social Security's rules are shifting again in 2026, and the age at which Americans can claim full benefits is at the center ...

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

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Some Social Security choices cannot be changed once you file. Learn which four decisions are permanent, why they go wrong, ...

The better prepared one is for retirement, the easier the transition will be from a financial perspective.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their ...