If you're considering retiring, you've probably already started thinking about Social Security benefits. Whether you're years, months or days away from applying, knowing what to expect during the ...

Applying for Social Security benefits is the easy part. You can apply online, by telephone or at your local Social Security office. The hard part is deciding when to apply for your Social Security ...

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 ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. Federal retirement applications will have to be electronic starting early next month, marking a step away from the government’s ...

The two-pot system in South Africa allows employees to access a portion of their retirement savings under specific conditions ...

We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website www.SSA.gov offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. Retirement or Spouse's Benefits – You must be ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

HHS told employees on Monday they could apply for early retirement over the next 10 days and should respond to a request for information on their accomplishments of the past week, according to emails ...

Creating a my Social Security account lets you do many important tasks online. Your claiming age has a significant effect on the size of your monthly checks. You cannot claim Social Security until you ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. Holiday shopping: We found the ...