Applying for Social Security is easier when you're prepared. Use our comprehensive checklist to gather all the necessary ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

Your age at sign up will dictate the size of your Social Security benefit. Spouses can coordinate their claiming strategies ...

The overall award rate for Social Security disability benefits was at a near-record low of 31 percent in 2023.

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

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 ...

This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...

Spousal Social Security benefits can help fill holes in your post-retirement budget. Here's how to know if you qualify.

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its payment schedule for January 2026, including special timing for ...

Find out the average Social Security benefit amount for 65-year-old Americans and how you can prioritize building your ...