Social Security Benefits

The rules surrounding Social Security may be changing -- for better and for worse.

Both Trump and Biden have stated their support of Social Security, but the two candidates have very different ideas about what to do with the program.

While filing for benefits at an early age could give you access to that money in a pinch, there are serious repercussions you need to know about before going that route.

Here are three situations in which it may be a good idea to consider waiting as long as you can to begin claiming.

Americans think they'll need $1.9 million in savings, on average, to enjoy retirement, according to a recent study. But, in reality, you might manage to live on a lot less.

Here are a few ways to make the most of your 401(k).

If you plan to rely on Social Security as a primary source of income in retirement, it's important to ensure you're aware of a few of the ways you could potentially lose your benefits.

Social Security's COLA determination affects more than just what its 64 million-plus beneficiaries take home each month. The fact is that a 0% COLA could have high-income earners jumping for joy.

We’re here to start the conversation and give you the knowledge you need

Your Social Security benefits may take a hit down the road due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here's why.

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has included some key details about how he'd handle the task in his recently released economic plan. If elected, Biden said he would make some big moves, including these three major changes.

Many are considering changing retirement plans due to the pandemic.

Social Security benefits may not be the safest form of retirement income right now. But there's one type of investment in particular that can help ensure your senior years are financially secure.

A bipartisan group of senators is hoping the relief package will include a controversial proposal to fix diminishing funds for Social Security, Medicare and the nation's highways. 

A majority of people are worried about the popular program's funding, a new survey shows.

Social Security is far from perfect, and the biggest issue of all just might be that Social Security benefits aren't keeping up with inflation, as initially intended.

If you're older and eligible for Social Security, you may decide to rely on those benefits to help you get through the current crisis. But be sure to think the following moves through before moving forward with them.

As a result of the average wage index, seniors who turn 60 in 2020 will be in line for a much lower benefit during retirement than those who turned 60 just a year ago. That is, unless lawmakers intervene.

It's been reported that Social Security won't bring in enough money to sustain its current payout level. What would this actually look like for the typical retired worker?

Many people's retirement savings took a hit back in March when the stock market tanked, and while it has largely recovered, we don't know what the rest of the year has in store.