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

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at ...

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 ...

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

The Social Security Fairness Act increased benefits to millions more retirees, including some who never claimed them.

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 ...

The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on Jan. 5 of this year. Nationwide, about 3 million public-sector ...