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Don't unnecessarily delay or reduce your Social Security benefits because you don't know all the rules and requirements.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a cornerstone of financial security for millions of Americans. As the federal ...

Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

Retiring early can be an attractive option for many, but before taking the plunge, there’s one important question to consider: how does early retirement affect Social Security benefits? In this client ...

This week I try to address some of the questions that have been raised during these unusual times for federal retirement planning and decision-making. There have been a lot of questions from employees ...

Turning 65 and thinking about retiring and claiming Social Security? Depending on your budget and means, you might want to hold off. That's because your monthly Social Security benefit may be higher ...

If you started claiming retirement benefits but have plans to continue working, it’s important that you understand how the Social Security earnings test can affect your payments. Also called ...

Close to 70 million people received Social Security benefits in March, but they weren’t all retirees. In fact, about 730,000 of the monthly payments were earmarked for the children of retired workers, ...