In 2026, common assumptions about Social Security risk leaving retirees exposed, as timing, benefits, and planning gaps shape ...

When you're claiming spousal benefits, the maximum you can get is 50% of your spouse's Social Security benefit at their full ...

January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their full retirement age in 2026. The important message is that all of them ...

The more aware you are of how spousal benefits work, the easier it is to make the most of them.

Dave Ramsey has made a name for himself by giving out financial advice. And a lot of it is pretty spot-on. Ramsey is a firm ...

This story is sponsored by B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions. For most Americans, Social Security is more than a paycheck — it's the foundation of their retirement. But the timing of when you file can ...

Retirement should bring peace of mind, not confusion. Yet as we move deeper into 2026, countless Americans collecting Social ...

When you collect Social Security, you’re entitled to a standard benefit. This amount is called your primary insurance amount ...

Yes, the federal government will take a cut of Social Security, which can include monthly retirement, survivor and disability benefits, if total income exceeds certain amounts. But recipients also ...

Even careful retirees miss a Social Security rule that locks in choices. Learn how claiming age affects switching, suspending ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2026. January is a critical month ...